Raine

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

To see if brain activity was different in NGRIs compared to controls

Question 2

Sample

Answer 2

41 ppts, 2 females in each group matched on age, gender and 6 in each group had scz)

Question 3

Method

Answer 3

Each ppt carried out a practice test (visual targeting task)
10m later objected tracer then completed task again
Pet scan was carried out when task was finished to see how active the prefrontal cortex had been

Question 4

Results

Answer 4

Lower glucose metabolism in murderers in Prefrontal, parietal, occipital loves.

Reduced activity in left side of amygdala and more in the right

Question 5

Conclusion

Answer 5

Areas with abnormal activity associated with lower self control/increased aggression