Other brain areas are important

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    • the amygdala doesnt work alone in determining aggressive behaviour,i collaborates with the oritofrontal(OFC),located in the prefrontal cortex.Which influences self-control,regulates impulsivity and inhibits aggression
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      studied murderers who had reactive aggression,these individuals had a increased activity in the amygdala but an abnormal low activity in the prefrontal cortex,including the OFC.
    • Regulation of aggressive behaviour involves 3 key brain structures:amygdala,OFC and the neural connections between them.
    • A dysfunctional amygdala may not provide enough evidence alone for criminal behaviour
    • The neurology of aggressive crime is intricate,focusing solely on the amygdala risks oversimplifying the complex nature behind it
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