Role Of Prefrontal Cortex In Aggression Flashcards
1
Q
What does the prefrontal cortex control? (2)
A
Emotional response driven by amygdala
Impulses, maturity and sense of control
2
Q
Raine et al
When? Participants? Conc?
A
1997
41 murderers
Found reduced glucose metabolism in PC so less activity in area
3
Q
Volkow et al
When? Participants? Conc?
A
1995
Violent psychiatric patients
Reduced cerebral blood flow to prefrontal cortex
