Brain structure

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What is the function of the occipital lobe? 
Transmits visual information to the temporal lobes and stores memory
How does the function of the occipital lobe link to behaviour?
if overstimulated linked to violent and sexual offenders
What is the function of the amygdala?
Emotion and memory processing.
How does the amygdala link to behaviour?
links to fear- processes things you see and hear and uses the input what is dangerous and used in decision making
What is the function of the pre-frontal cortex?
involved in important decision making. helps to control and regulate many high level cognitive functions
How does the pre-frontal cortex link to behaviour? 
involved in behavioural flexibility and extinction of fear and responsibility
low activity reduced rational though and moral judgement
more impulsive criminal behaviour
What is the function of the corpus callosum? 
allowing information to travel from one side of the brain to the other
used in cognitive functions
How does the corpus callosum link to behaviour? 
language production
when low activity causes problems with spotting long-term consequences of behaviour
What is the function of the hippocampus? 
Memory and spatial navigation.
How does the hippocampus link to behaviour?
If damaged - trouble recalling new or old memories