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Biological Psychology - BRAIN FUNCTIONING Flashcards

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What is the claim of brain functioning?

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This explanation claims that aggression is caused by malfunctioning of brain areas associated with aggression, such as amygdala and pre-frontal cortex.

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What are the components?

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Amygdala and pre-frontal cortex.

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What is the amygdala?

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The amygdala is the centre of emotions, in the brain.

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What is the pre-frontal cortex?

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The pre-frontal cortex is the centre for decision making and impulse control.

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What is the supporting evidence for brain functioning?

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  • Phineas Gage
  • Charles Whitman
  • Raine pet scan
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What is the opposing evidence for brain functioning?

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  • Reductionism
  • Determinism
  • Case study evidence
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