Brain Structure as an Explanation of Aggression

• What is the primary function of the frontal cortex?

  Problem solving and decision making
• How does the PFC contribute to cognitive functions?

  It executes cognitive functions through glutamate projections
• What happens when the PFC is damaged?

  We are unable to plan effectively
• What is the relationship between the PFC and aggression?

  Damage to the PFC can lead to aggressive behavior
• What is the role of the amygdala in emotional regulation?

  It regulates emotional perception and response
• How does damage to the PFC affect emotional behavior?

  It can result in impulsive and aggressive behavior
• What might happen if the amygdala is damaged?

  It could impair emotional responses
• How does the amygdala interact with the PFC?

  The amygdala influences the PFC's emotional responses
• What is the significance of the temporal lobe?

  It is involved in emotional perception
• What role does the temporal lobe play in memory?

  It helps in storing emotional information
• How does damage to the temporal lobe affect behavior?

  It may lead to emotional dysregulation
• What is the impact of fear on behavior according to the study material?

  Fear can lead to impulsive and aggressive behavior
• Who is Charles Whitman?

  A mass shooter with a damaged amygdala
• What was the outcome of Charles Whitman's actions?

  He exhibited aggressive behavior after brain damage
• What does the study suggest about fear and aggression?

  Fear can activate aggressive behavior without planning
• How does the study material describe the relationship between fear and impulsivity?

  Fear can lead to impulsive aggressive behavior
• What is a weakness mentioned in the study material regarding individual differences?

  It lacks generalizability across different cases
• Why is it difficult to replicate findings in this study?

  Due to unique individual differences in cases
• How can individual differences affect the interpretation of results?

  They can lead to varied behavioral outcomes
• What is the significance of studying individual differences in behavior?

  It helps understand the complexity of human behavior
• Who was found pressing on his amygdala?

  His mother and wife
• What was the cause of damage to the amygdala?

  It was due to a lack of fear
• How does a lack of fear affect impulsive behavior?

  It increases impulsive behavior without fear
• What are the consequences of failing to consider individual differences?

  Weaknesses in understanding behavior
• Who had an abusive father that may have influenced aggression?

  Charles
• What might be a reason for Charles's aggression?

  His abusive father may have influenced it
• What is the role of the hypothalamus in the limbic system?

  It regulates the internal environment
• How do receptors determine aggression levels?

  They assess changes in the environment
• What happens if changes shape the modulation of aggression?

  It disrupts the modulation of aggression
• What happens when the hypothalamus is stimulated in cats?

  They experience aggressive seizures
• What was the effect of stimulating the hypothalamus in cats?

  It led to aggressive seizures
• What can excessive stimulation of the hypothalamus cause?

  It can lead to aggressive seizures
• What is a weakness of animal studies in aggression research?

  They lack generalizability to humans
• Why is the complexity of animal brains a concern?

  It limits comparisons to human brains
• How do animal studies relate to human responses to damage?

  They may not apply to human brains
• What is the conclusion regarding damaged brain structures and aggression?

  They can cause aggression
• What treatments can reduce impulsive and violent behavior?

  Medications and surgeries can help
• What is the role of amygdala lesions in aggression treatment?

  They can reduce impulsive behavior
• What can be used to reduce impulsive and violent behavior?

  Medications and surgeries
• How can surgeries help with aggression?

  They can reduce impulsive behavior