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
Raine
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