Brain Structure Explanation For Aggression ( Biological )

Question 1

What does the amygdala do? A01

Answer 1

It controls emotions

Question 2

How does the amygdala cause aggression ? A03

Answer 2

The more activity in the amygdala, the more aggressive the person will be

Question 3

Who is the Supporting evidence for the amygdala theory? A03

Answer 3

Raine , he found out about asymmetrical amygdala activity.

If the right side of the amygdala is more active then the left side then the person is more likely to be aggressive

Question 4

What does the prefrontal cortex do ? A01

Answer 4

It’s involved with decision making & impulse control

Question 5

How does the prefrontal cortex explain aggression ? A03

Answer 5

If it is damaged 
Small & underdeveloped 
Or
Lower activity 
Then it will cause an individual to be aggressive

Question 6

What does the hypothalamus do? A01

Answer 6

It regulates hormones

Question 7

How does the hypothalamus cause aggression ? A03

Answer 7

If it’s not doing it’s job properly, such as not regulating hormones such as testosterone which causes aggression, this will lead someone to be aggressive