Limbic system

• Who defined the limbic system?

  Papez and Maclean
• What as the limbic system defined as by Papez and Maclean?

  Hypothalamus, amygdala and parts of the hippocampus
• Reactivity of amygdala important predictor of aggression
• Who found where pps act aggressively fMRIs showed heightened response in the amygdala?

  Gospic
• What did Gospic show?

  Aggressive behaviour showed heightened response in amygdala on fMRIs
• What drug was taken in Gospic's study?

  Benzodiapezine
• What two effects did Benzodiapezine have in Gospic's study?

  1. Decreased activity of amygdala
  2. Reduced aggression