Brain injuries/abnormalities link to crime Flashcards
List 3 attributes the pre-frontal cortex is responsible for:
- making moral judgments
- planning for the future
- analyzing, synthesizing, and modulating emotions (cost vs benefit).
If the functions of the pre-frontal cortex are damaged via the PFC what can happen?
It can result in anti-social behaviour.
Being brain’s emotional centre, name 5 emotions the limbic system may control.
- Basic urges to regulate
- Sleep
- Hunger
- Sex drive
- Fear
Which part of the brain is responsible for fight, flight, or freeze response?
The amygdala.
How many neurons (nerve cells) are in the human body?
Over 100 billion.
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers or substances usually released through glands, which control or regulate the activity of cells or organs in the body- these can control thoughts and behaviours
What is the endocrine system?
A system made up of glands that make hormones.
How are Serotonin and dopamine are linked?
Dopamine and serotonin are molecules that send signals throughout the body; these chemicals affect how we feel. When dopamine is released in our brain, we feel a sense of temporary pleasure. Serotonin, while similar to dopamine, creates a long-lasting feeling of happiness or well-being.
What research did Scerbo and Raine (1993) conduct and what were the results?
They conducted a meta-analysis on 29 pieces of research into anti-social adults and children, finding in all cases, low levels of serotonin.
What is the correlation between steroids and testosterone in relation to aggression?
Consumption of steroids can lead to violent and aggressive behaviour seeing as it increases testosterone.
Which American body builder, beat a man to death after consuming 200x the recommended dose?
Horace Ace Williams
What study does the correlation between steroid abuse and aggression link to?
Sheldon’s theory of somotypes.
