Practice mode Psychology

If psychosurgery were attempted to curb the uncontrollable violence of a convicted serial murderer, which brain structure would most likely be targeted?

Correct answer A. Amygdala

Explanation

The amygdala in the limbic system processes fear and aggression; damage or lesions to it have been shown to reduce aggressive behaviour in animals and humans.

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