Neural & Hormonal Mechanisms in Aggression (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which type of aggression is described as 'hot-blooded' with anger and impulsivity?
Which type of aggression is described as 'hot-blooded' with anger and impulsivity?
Reactive aggression
What is the primary function of the amygdala in aggressive behaviour?
What is the primary function of the amygdala in aggressive behaviour?
Threat detection centre
In Gospic et al.'s study, what effect did benzodiazepine have on amygdala activity?
In Gospic et al.'s study, what effect did benzodiazepine have on amygdala activity?
Decreased activity & rejection rates
What effect does normal serotonin functioning have on behaviour?
What effect does normal serotonin functioning have on behaviour?
Greater behavioural self-control
What did Virkkunen et al. find about 5-HIAA levels in impulsive offenders?
What did Virkkunen et al. find about 5-HIAA levels in impulsive offenders?
Considerably lower levels
Where is testosterone primarily produced in males?
Where is testosterone primarily produced in males?
Testes
In Mehta & Josephs' study, what % of losers with increased testosterone rechallenged?
In Mehta & Josephs' study, what % of losers with increased testosterone rechallenged?
73%
According to the dual-hormone hypothesis, when does testosterone promote aggression?
According to the dual-hormone hypothesis, when does testosterone promote aggression?
When cortisol levels remain low
What role does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) play in aggression?
What role does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) play in aggression?
Self-control & impulse regulation
Why is most neural and hormonal aggression research correlational?
Why is most neural and hormonal aggression research correlational?
Ethical constraints prevent manipulation