neural and hormonal

Question 1

neural influences on aggression

Answer 1

limbic system
amygdala
hippocampus
serotonin

Question 2

limbic system , neural influences

Answer 2

identified by papez , expanded by Maclean
includes structures e.g amygdala , hippocampus , hypothalamus , thalamus
- controls emotions , motivates behaviours e.g aggression

Question 3

amygdala , neural influence

Answer 3

• evlaluates sensory information , and triggers emotional response
• if overstimulated , aggressive response can happen
• if damaged/removed , aggression reduced

kluver and bucy -
monkeys w destroyed amygdalas = passive and lost social dominance

Question 4

hippocampus , neural influence

Answer 4

helps form ltm , and gives context to situations
- damage leads to innapropriate aggressive responses

boccardi = violent offenders often had damaged hippocampal functions

Question 5

serotonin , neural influence

Answer 5

neurotransmitter w calming effect on brain
low lvls = reduced inhibitions = more likely to act aggressive

mann et al = low levels increased aggression in males not females

Question 6

hormonal influences on aggression

Answer 6

testosterone

Question 7

testosterone , hormonal influence

Answer 7

• male sex hormone thats linked to aggression
• acts on brain areas that control aggression

removing test = removes aggression

Question 8

strength , serotonin

Answer 8

evidence suggesting link between low serotonin and aggression

Raleigh and rosado , found monkeys and dogs with low serotonin , showed more aggression

Question 9

limitation , reductionist

Answer 9

ignores social/enviro factos , only focuses on brain

Question 10

limitation , cause and effect serotonin

Answer 10

low serotonin may come from aggression , not cause it , hard to know cause + effect

Question 11

strength , test

Answer 11

Wagner
injected test in animals , increased aggression , clear hormonal effect