Amygdala

• What is the role of the amygdala in emotional response?


  Regulates instinctive emotional responses.
• What happens if the right amygdala is damaged?

  Greater deficits in decision-making occur.
• How does the right amygdala differ from the left in response to fear stimuli?

  The right reacts quicker to fear stimuli.
• What are the implications of changes to the amygdala structure on aggression?


  • Changes can lead to altered aggression levels
  • Structural integrity of the amygdala is crucial
  • Supports the link between brain structure and behavior