Aggression

Question 1

Neural explanations for aggression

Answer 1

Limbic system. Consists of amygdala.
Responsible for suppressing potential threats.
Suggested that if the limbic system is damaged, these stimuli are not responded to correctly.
Leads to aggression in response to aggressive stimuli which aren’t efficiently suppressed.
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Question 2

Evaluate neural explanations of aggression

Answer 2

Kluver and Bucy( Bucy hole). Removed the amygdala