Neuronal And Hornomal Influences

Question 1

Outline- Limbic system

Answer 1

The area of the brain that helps coordinate behaviour and especially emotion and motivation. Main parts are the amygdala and hippocampus.

Question 2

Outline- Amygdala

Answer 2

The part of the brain that gives us anger. If the amygdala is stimulated then you’ll experience anger, but if it’s removed there will be no more anger.

Question 3

Outline- Hippocampus

Answer 3

Part of the brain responsible for memory, which helps us respond to stimuli which we remember should be linked to aggression.

Question 4

Evaluation- Evidence for testosterone being linked to aggression

Answer 4

Dabbs (1987)
- found prison inmates who were convicted for violent crimes had significantly higher testosterone levels than those with non-violent convictions
So- this suggests that testosterone does make people more aggressive

Question 5

Outline- serotonin

Answer 5

Denson et al

- decreased level of serotonin associated with more impulsive aggression.

Question 6

Outline- testosterone

Answer 6

Animal studies have found that increased testosterone is linked to increased aggression

Question 7

Evaluation- limitation of testosterone hypothesis

Answer 7

Carre and Mehta
Found- testosterone only results in aggression when paired with Cortisol being low.
Dual hormone hypothesis.