Brain structure explanation of aggression Flashcards

1
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Which brain system/area is linked to aggression?

A

The Limbic system

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What is the Limbic system responsible for?

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Fight or flight

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What does the Amygdala do?

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It is the source of emotions like aggression so higher activity would lead to more aggression

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What does the Hypothalamus do?

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controls hormone levels like Testosterone so more activity meaning more aggression

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What does the PFC do?

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responsible for self-control and emotional regulation so more activity meaning less aggression

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Which part of the brain carries signals between the other named parts?

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Periaqueductal area

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What did Raine demonstrate?

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NGRI participants had higher activity in the right amygdala and less activity in the PFC

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What does KluverBucy Syndrome demonstrate?

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Animals with removal or damage to their Amygdala show less aggression

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What is a criticism of KluverBucy?

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Animals brains and systems are different to humans and so the results might not apply to explain human aggression

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What is a mains trength of looking at brain areas for a source of aggression?

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This is an empirical explanation as you can measure brain activity levels directly using brain scans making it a more objective and credible explanation of aggression

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What is a problem with using brain scans to research aggression in the way this does?

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They are low in ecological validty which means the results we get from them might not apply to aggression in real life situations

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Why is this theory reductionist?

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It ignores other factors which could cause aggression and focuses only on brain activityi.e. ignoring evolution or upbringing

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13
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Which of these is an alternative theory saying we might learn aggression from role models around us meaning this theory might be incorrect?

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Social Learning Theory

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