The Brain and Aggression (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Chemical messengers that travel through bloodstream

An androgen - develops/maintains male characteristics

Antenatal exposure creates lasting brain structural changes

Immediately after birth - sensitises neural circuits

Eliminates aggression; reversed by testosterone replacement

Increased activity inhibits; low levels increase aggression

Testosterone as persistent trait that directly causes aggression

Testosterone both causes and is consequence of aggression

Strong positive correlation with aggression in adolescence

Fear-aggression in monkeys; irritability in dogs/cats