Brain Structure & Aggression Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the brain is involved in aggression?
A
The prefrontal cortex.
2
Q
What methods are used to find out which parts of the brain are associated with aggression?
A
- case studies of patients with brain damage
- neuroimaging (incl. PET, MRI & fMRI scanning)
3
Q
What is the cortex?
A
The outer layer of the brain.
4
Q
Structures below the cortex (the outer layer) are part of?
A
The sub-cortex.
