Neural & Hormonal Mechanisms In Aggression Flashcards
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What’s the limbic system
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Subcortical structes in the brain thought to be closely involved in regulation emotional behaviour including aggression
Papez was the first to try and link the lambic structure to emotional behaviours
The most important structure is the amygdala which plays a role in how humans and animals assess and respond to threats and challengers
Important predictor or aggressive behaviour
