Psychopathy and Aggression

Question 1

What % of the population has callous-unemotional/psychopathic traits?

Answer 1

9%

Question 2

What 4 traits do psychopath’s have?

Answer 2

Interpersonal
Affective
Lifestyle
Antisocial

Question 3

What part of the brain unites the four psychopathic factors?

Answer 3

Amygdala

Question 4

What part of the brain controls emotional decision making?

Answer 4

anterior cingulate cortex

Question 5

What 2 parts of the brain control rational decision making?

Answer 5

Posterior and mid cingulate cortex

Question 6

What transporter has a role in impulsivity, antisocial and aggressive behaviour?

Answer 6

serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4)

Question 7

What happens if SLC6A4 has a functional polymorphism (makes it shorter)?

Answer 7

Reduces transcription of the 5HTT gene and confers an aggressive phenotype

Question 8

What 4 things can influence a child to become a psychopath?

Answer 8

Genetic predispositions
environmental influences
child’s own behavior’s
maturation

Question 9

What are the neural structures in aggression?

Answer 9

Anterior cingulate cortex
orbitofrontal cortex
ventral sgtriatum
insular cortex
amygdala
ANS
HPA axis

Question 10

What does inattention cause?

Answer 10

Hyperactivity/impulsivity
aggression