The Brain and Aggression (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which brain structures does the biological explanation identify as associated with aggressive behaviour?
Which brain structures does the biological explanation identify as associated with aggressive behaviour?
Prefrontal cortex & limbic system
What is Thanatos in Freud's psychodynamic theory?
What is Thanatos in Freud's psychodynamic theory?
The death instinct drive
What is catharsis according to Freud's theory?
What is catharsis according to Freud's theory?
Releasing negative energy in the mind
Which personality structure operates on the morality principle?
Which personality structure operates on the morality principle?
The superego
What functions is the prefrontal cortex involved in?
What functions is the prefrontal cortex involved in?
Impulse control & decision-making
What does the limbic system process?
What does the limbic system process?
Emotions & motivated behaviours
What did Raine et al. (1997) find about aggressive criminal behaviour?
What did Raine et al. (1997) find about aggressive criminal behaviour?
Brain abnormalities in key regions
When does research show a marked increase in inter-male fighting occurs?
When does research show a marked increase in inter-male fighting occurs?
Around puberty
Why is the biological explanation easier to test scientifically than Freud's theory?
Why is the biological explanation easier to test scientifically than Freud's theory?
It uses objective, measurable data
What limitation applies to the biological explanation of aggression?
What limitation applies to the biological explanation of aggression?
It may oversimplify complex behaviour