neural explanation Flashcards
who linked limbic system to emotional behaviours
papez and maclean
what are apart of limbic system
the hypothalamus, amygdala and parts of the hippocampus
what is the amygdala relative to aggression
its an important predictor of aggression due to its fast reactivity
who reasearched the amygdala when provoked and what tech did they use
gospic et al 2011
fmri
what does ofc stand for
orbitfrontal cortex
how does the ofc cause aggression
decreased serotonin in the ofc leads to impulsive behaviour
what is a strength of the neural explanation
its proved effective with drugs
drugs that increase serotonin reduce aggressive behaviour
what is a limitation of the neural explanation
other brain strutures involved
not just limbic system, ofc works alongside aswell as amygdala
