Neural Explanation (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does neural explanation of offending behaviour refer to?
What does neural explanation of offending behaviour refer to?
A biological theory about brain function
Which two main areas do neural explanations for offending behaviour focus on?
Which two main areas do neural explanations for offending behaviour focus on?
Neurotransmitter biochemistry & brain structures
What role does elevated noradrenaline play in offending behaviour?
What role does elevated noradrenaline play in offending behaviour?
It connects to violence and aggression
How do low serotonin levels relate to criminal behaviour?
How do low serotonin levels relate to criminal behaviour?
They increase impulsivity
How does dopamine link to offending behaviour?
How does dopamine link to offending behaviour?
Through addiction and substance abuse
What did Higley et al. (1996) find about serotonin levels?
What did Higley et al. (1996) find about serotonin levels?
Negative correlation with impulsivity
What is the limbic system described as in the note?
What is the limbic system described as in the note?
A primitive area for emotion regulation
What did Raine et al. (2000) discover about anti-social personality disorder?
What did Raine et al. (2000) discover about anti-social personality disorder?
Smaller frontal lobe volume
What did Kent et al. (2001) find using fMRI scans during emotional tasks?
What did Kent et al. (2001) find using fMRI scans during emotional tasks?
Psychopaths had much less limbic activity
What is a key limitation of biochemical explanations for offending?
What is a key limitation of biochemical explanations for offending?
They are reductionist and oversimplify