Biological brain structure and aggression

Question 1

What pat of a cat’s brain produces offensive behaviour?

Answer 1

Medial hypothalamus

Question 2

What part of brain produces defensive behaviour?

Answer 2

Dorsal hypothalamus

Question 3

How does the amygdala create aggression?

Answer 3

Integrating internal/ external stimuli which gives an instinctive reaction to the environment e.g., aggression

Question 4

How is the hypothalamus involved in aggression?

Answer 4

Regulates hormones e.g., testosterone which is a key hormone, that when it has high levels, causes aggression