Conclusions

• What area of the brain is linked to aggression?

  Amygdala
• What does the study suggest about murders pleading NGRI?

  They do not have different brains
• How are neuroprocesses underlying violence characterized?

  They are complex and multifaceted
• What is the best explanation for violent behavior according to the study?

  A network of mechanisms
• What does the study suggest about the role of disruption in violent behavior?

  It may predispose but not cause violence
• What factor has not been ruled out in relation to violent behavior?

  Head injury
• What warnings did Raine provide regarding the results of the study?

  1. Violence is not due to biology alone.
  2. NGRI murderers may still be responsible.
  3. Brain dysfunction does not cause violence.
  4. Results relate only to criminal behavior.
• What do the results indicate about the relationship between biology and violence?

  Biology is not the sole cause of violence
• What does the study say about the responsibility of murderers pleading NGRI?

  They are not exempt from responsibility
• What does the study suggest about brain dysfunction and violence?

  It may be a result of violence
• What limitation does the study highlight regarding the results and violence?

  Results relate only to criminal behavior