role of the brain in criminal behaviour AO1

Question 1

what areas of the brain can explan criminal behaviour

Answer 1

pre-frontal cortex
amygdala
hypothalamus

Question 2

what is the the role of the PFC

Answer 2

controlls forward palnning affecting our behaviour and decisions on behaviuor that could lead to agressive consequences causing criminal behaviour

Question 3

how does the pfc show criminal behaviour

Answer 3

t/f damage to this area could lead to an increase in impulsive agressive behaviour resulting in criminal activity

Question 4

what is the amgdyla responsible for

Answer 4

mediates emotional response in flight or flight

Question 5

how can the amgydala lead to agressive behaviour

Answer 5

t/f damage to amgdala can lead to flight or fight response leading to agressive and criminal behaviour

Question 6

what is the role of the hypothalamus

Answer 6

regulates and releases hormones

Question 7

how can the hypothalamus then cause criminal behaviour

Answer 7

t/f if damaged increased levels of testosterone ib males wich can lead to aggresive and potentialy criminal behaviour

Question 8

what is a general barin point that can be used

Answer 8

damage to the brain can lead to an increase of agressive behaviour as the brain regulated descion making and behaviour. an increase in agressive behaviour can as a result lead to criminal behaviour