Biological Flashcards
Why does charles whitman’s case support the biological explanation
He had a tumour in the amygdule which supports the role of brain dysfunction
Why does Phones gage’s case support the biological explanation
He injured his prefrontal cortex which lead to aggression due to brain dysfunction
What’s a problem with using case studies
There is only a small sample so findings cannot be generalised
What did prontegal find to support the role of brain dysfunction
More active neurones in the Amygdula when aggressive (hamsters)
What did Van Goozen find to refute the neural approach
no correlation between cortisol and aggression
What other studies can be used for this topic
Kyes, Book, Van Erpimiczeck (from neural/hormonal)
what is the role of the amygdula
It is a key part of the limbic system that is associated with arousal and response
what is the role of the prefrontal cortex
it is important for planning and control
