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What part of the mind creates selfish impulses?

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The Prefrontal Cortex area controls the "executive functions" of the brain including judgment, impulse control, management of aggression, emotional regulation, self regulation, planning, reasoning and social skills.

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According to information from WebMD, the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a part in selfish versus unselfish decisions.

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