Brain Structure (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What was trepanning used to treat around 10,000 years ago?
What was trepanning used to treat around 10,000 years ago?
Migraines and epilepsy
How did Phineas Gage's personality change after his prefrontal cortex was damaged?
How did Phineas Gage's personality change after his prefrontal cortex was damaged?
Became irresponsible and aggressive
Which lobe is located at the back of the brain?
Which lobe is located at the back of the brain?
Occipital lobe
What happens when Broca's area is damaged?
What happens when Broca's area is damaged?
Can understand speech but can't speak
What type of aggression involves attacking another species to obtain food?
What type of aggression involves attacking another species to obtain food?
Predatory aggression
Which hypothalamus region produces offensive behaviour when stimulated in cats?
Which hypothalamus region produces offensive behaviour when stimulated in cats?
Medial hypothalamus
What is the amygdala's primary function?
What is the amygdala's primary function?
Centre for emotions and motivation
What problems often result from prefrontal cortex damage?
What problems often result from prefrontal cortex damage?
Anger issues and poor impulse control
What is a key strength of using animals in aggression research?
What is a key strength of using animals in aggression research?
Clear cause-effect conclusions possible
What did Raine et al. (1997) find in brain scans of 41 convicted murderers?
What did Raine et al. (1997) find in brain scans of 41 convicted murderers?
Lower prefrontal cortex activity