[Solved] The Parts of the Brain Responsible for Inhibiting Aggression and Considering

Q106:  Compared to convicted offenders who do not reoffend, those who DO reoffend show A) greater activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). B) reduced activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). C) greater activity in the superior temporal lobe. D) reduced activity in the amygdala.

Q107:  Aggression in rhesus monkeys can be reduced by removing the A) cerebral cortices. B) hypothalamus. C) thalamus. D) amygdala.

Q108:  In rare cases of human violence, aggression has been reduced by lesioning the A) hypothalamus. B) septal area. C) amygdala. D) thalamus.

Q109:  Damage to which of the following structures may be associated with human violence? A) the hippocampus B) the fornix C) the orbitofrontal cortex D) the fusiform gyrus

Q110:  Compared to control participants, impulsively violent criminals show less activity in which of the following brain areas? A) the amygdala B) the orbitofrontal cortex C) the premotor cortex D) the hypothalamus

Q112:  Use of which of the following substances is most likely to provoke aggression? A) lysergic acid (LSD) B) alcohol C) tobacco D) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (ecstasy)

Q113:  Alcohol is well-known for its abilities to inhibit the cerebral cortex, including the frontal and cingulate cortices. Consequently, we would expect people to respond to the consumption of alcohol by becoming A) less aggressive, due to the inhibition of parts of the brain responsible for aggression. B) more aggressive, due to the inhibition of parts of the brain that typically inhibit aggression. C) less aggressive, due to the inhibition of parts of the brain that produce fear and anger. D) less aggressive, due to the inhibition of parts of the brain needed for planning aggressive responses.

Q114:  Prenatal exposure to extra testosterone A) increases aggression in males but not females. B) increases aggression in females but not males. C) increases aggression in both males and females. D) has no effect on aggression levels in either males or females.

Q115:  Michael uses illegal steroid supplements to improve his performance in the weight room. His resulting high testosterone levels are likely to A) improve the accuracy of his interpretation of the violent intentions of others. B) damage his orbitofrontal cortex. C) make him react more aggressively to threatening situations. D) increase the likelihood that he will engage in premeditated violence.

Q116:  Male mice that have been castrated can have their normal level of biting attacks restored by A) administering testosterone. B) isolating the mice for several days. C) administering serotonin agonists. D) food depriving the mice for several days.