Introduction to Biological Psychology

Question 1

Aggression

Answer 1

• Is defined as behaviour that is intended to cause injury, both physical and psychological

Question 2

Central nervous system

Answer 2

• Consists of the brain and the spinal cord and is the origin of all complex commands and decisions

Question 3

Frontal lobe

Answer 3

• Higher order of reasoning, decision making and impulse control

Question 4

Thalamus

Answer 4

• Receives information from different senses

Question 5

Hypothalamus

Answer 5

• Key role in the body’s fight or flight stress responses. It also helps maintain bodily function in the endocrine system by secreting hormones and manipulating the pituitary gland

Question 6

Limbic system

Answer 6

• Consists of multiple structures such as the amygdala which plays a large role in regulating emotional response and memory and learning