research on the brain has looked primarily on the interrelationship between what two aspects?
What are emotions and decision making
100
Which part of the brain moderates social behavior
What is the prefrontal cortex
100
which neurotransmitter stimulates sleep and arousal levels
What is serotonin
100
Neurobiology focuses on what?
What is focuses on the structure and function of the brain
200
the theory which describes the malfunctioning relationship between the frontal cortex and the limbic system
What is the frontal brain hypothesis
200
Much of the research has been done on what kind of patients
What is brain damaged
200
Which gender tends to have lower levels of serotonin
What is men
200
Risks tend to arise in a developing brain when this happens
What is pregnant women use cigarettes and drink alcohol
300
This psychologist looked at the brains of convicted psychopaths in what year
Who is Blair in 1999
300
what controls the conscience and remorse
What is the amygdala
300
What three hormones have been called "the link" between criminal behavior and hormones
What are serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine
300
Prefrontal damage is thought to limit the ability to control what aspect? (name one)
What is impulsive, aggressive feelings, encouraging risk-taking, rule-breaking, emotional and aggressive outbursts
400
this takes place in the frontal lobe
What is decision making
400
PET scans revealed impairment of the pathways between what two areas of the brain
What are amygdala and the frontal lobe
400
There was distinct lack of function in (what area) in murderers
What is the frontal cortex
400
These actions can overactivate the stress response system
What is prolonged maltreatment and physical abuse or neglect
500
emotions are controlled by this system of the brain
What is the limbic system
500
Blair argues that this impairment makes it difficult for an individual to moderate his/her emotional reactions.
This translates socially as the individual never appropriately develops what skills
What are empathy or feelings of guilt
500
There are many different theories that define the biological nature of criminality. including what factors
What are genetics, brain abnormalities, and neurochemical imbalances
500
Adoption studies were carried out by which researchers