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- 1Neural mechanisms-Limbic system: hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus
-Amygdala: role in how assess + respond env threats
--Gospic: fMRI on pps in lab game -provoked aggression, aggressive reactions=fast + heightened amygdala response.
Drug reducing arousal of ANS - halved no. aggressive reactions + decreased amygdala activity.
Low serotonin = reduces self-control + increases aggression. neurotransmitter =inhibitory
Virkkunen: lower serotonin brkdwn prdct in impulsive offenders vs non-impulsive - 2Hormonal mechanismTestosterone: hormone responsible for development of masculine features
Animal studies- (Giammanco) incr testos leads to greater aggres behav
+ removal of testes =reduced aggres
Dolan: +correlation testos levels + aggres behav in male offenders
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- Karteikarten am Ohne Titel, erstellt von Zainab Mahmood am 26/02/2021.
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