brain structure

Question 1

point 1

Answer 1

damage to PFC ( criminal )

phineas gage

case study

Question 2

point 2

Answer 2

amygdala ( criminal )

Charles Whitman

• doesn’t consider ID, abusive father, SLT better explanation

Question 3

point 3

Answer 3

hypothalamus-part of limbic system involved in regulating internal environment and homeostasis, receptors determine level of agression so if they change shape, moderation of aggression is disrupted
also involved with regulating emotions and behaviour, can disrupt balence of NT and hormonal signals that controls aggression

strength: Andy and velamati fund when cats hypothalamus and basal ganglia was stimulated experienced aggressive seizures, overstimulation/ damage to hypothalamus- leads to a lack of control and violent, impuslive behaviour

weakness: lacks gen- animals brain less complex

Question 4

application

Answer 4

• amygdala lectomies or scanning then monitored and choosing more appropriate jobs such as contact sports or the army