Neural and hormonal explanations of aggression

Where is the limbic system located?

• In the frontal lobe

• In the subcortical region of the brain

• In the parietal lobe

• In the cerebellum

What is the main function of the limbic system?

• To maintain arousal

• To maintain intelligent thinking

• To maintain levels of dopamine

• To maintain language

Odd one out?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

True or false: The amygdala responds to threats in the environment

• True

• False

Which of these statements is INCORRECT?

• The amygdala is bigger by up to 18% in aggressive individuals

• The amygdala is over active in aggression individuals

• The amygdala is involved in committing actions to long term memory

• The amygdala is part of the limbic system

What is the main function of the hioppocampus?

• The create new long term memories

• To respond to threats

• To regulate homeostasis

• To regulate dopamine

Is the hippocampus under or over active in aggressive people?

• Under

• Over

Why are people with a damaged hippocampus more aggressive?

• They have no self control

• They have too much testosterone

• They can't remember what the appropriate response was

• They can't control their fear response

What type of neurotransmitter is serotonin?

• Inhibitory

• Excitatory

In normal brains what function do regulated levels of serotonin serve?

• Impulse control

• Perception of reality

• Blood pressure

• Sleep mechanisms