the brain

Question 1

what four areas of the brain are associated with aggression

Answer 1

midbrainlimbic systemamygdalahypothalamus

Question 2

what is the prefrontal cortex

Answer 2

governs social interaction and regulation of behavior- regulates emotions

Question 3

give the function of the amygdala

Answer 3

center for emotion leads to expression of aggression

Question 4

what is the function of the midbrain

Answer 4

links to amygdala and pfcrole of co-ordinating and intergrating behavoiur response to stimuli

Question 5

give function of hypothalimus

Answer 5

maintain homeostasis regulation of hormones link aggressive behavior via production of testosterone

Question 6

what is the supporting evidance for the amygdala

Answer 6

downer :)study of amydgala monkeys had their amgdylaa removed when the optic nerve was connected agressive behaviour t/f evidancevfor the amydgalabeing involved in agressive response

Question 7

what would be your four a03 points for 8 marker

Answer 7

raine et al supporting evidance- link to findings behaviour controlled by the areas of the brain supporting evidance of amydgalareductionist weaknesspfc - link to phenius gage