Aggression

Question 1

3 neural mechanisms in aggression

Answer 1

1. limbic system
2. amygdala
3. serotonin

Question 2

3 hormonal mechanisms in aggression

Answer 2

1. testosterone
2. studies of prison populations
3. animal studies

Question 3

serotonin and aggression (4 points)

Answer 3

1. low serotonin = reduced self-control and increased aggression
2. normal levels of serotonin in orbitol frontal cortex are inhibitory linked with reduced firing of neurons and greater self-control
3. decreased serotonin disturbs this increases impulsive behaviours including aggressive
4. Virkkunne compared levels of serotonin metabolite in the fluid of violent offenders levels lower in offenders disturbance of the pattern implies disruption of serotonin functioning

Question 4

testosterone and aggression basics

Answer 4

testorone responsible for masulinity and regulating social behaviour related to aggression

Question 5

aggression and prison populations

Answer 5

Dolan 2001 found positive correlation between testorone levels and aggressive behaviours in male security hospitals most have had histories of violent behaviour

Question 6

animal studies and aggression

Answer 6

animal studies show experimental increases in testosterone related to aggressive behaviour