Adrian Raine and His Colleagues Argued That Violent Murders Illustrate

question 141

Multiple Choice

Adrian Raine and his colleagues argued that violent murders illustrate a failure in executive function, such as lack of judgment and impulse control. In support of this argument, using PET scans on a group of violent murderers who plead not guilty by
Reason of insanity, these researchers found reduced activity in the .

• A) prefrontal cortex
• B) limbic system
• C) temporal lobe
• D) motor cortex

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Definitions:

Secondary Emotions

Emotions that are complex and involve a combination of primary emotions, such as guilt, shame, and pride.

Parenthood

The state or experience of being a parent, involving the responsibilities and duties of raising children.

Physiological

Relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.