The Study of Neural Influences on Aggression Has Indicated That

question 90

Multiple Choice

The study of neural influences on aggression has indicated that

• A) one specific region of the brain controls aggression.
• B) activating the amygdala can facilitate aggressive outbursts in humans.
• C) activating the occipital lobe can cause a tyrant monkey to be more docile.
• D) activating the frontal lobe can trigger aggressive behavior.

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Definitions:

Muscle Tone

Muscle tone is the continuous and passive partial contraction of muscles, which helps maintain posture and readiness for action.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem crucial for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying messages between the brain and the body.

Snoring

Snoring is the noisy breathing during sleep caused by the vibration of soft tissues in the throat area.