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What effect does alcohol have on the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What effect does alcohol have on the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
- Causes a spike in intelligence
- Stimulates emotional centers of the brain
- Enhances absorption of vitamin B1
- Interferes with CNS function (correct)
How does damage to the amygdala affect behavior?
How does damage to the amygdala affect behavior?
- Improves cognitive abilities
- Increases empathy
- Causes impulsiveness and aggression (correct)
- Reduces aggression
What was the finding in the study by Pardini et al about the relationship between amygdala size and aggression?
What was the finding in the study by Pardini et al about the relationship between amygdala size and aggression?
- Larger amygdalae predict future violence
- Smaller amygdalae are linked to improved emotional regulation
- Smaller amygdalae correlated with higher aggression (correct)
- Having no effect on aggression levels
What did Williams find in his study regarding brain injury and criminal behavior?
What did Williams find in his study regarding brain injury and criminal behavior?
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What did Kreutzer et al find regarding traumatic brain injury and violence?
What did Kreutzer et al find regarding traumatic brain injury and violence?
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Which region of the brain is responsible for impulse control?
Which region of the brain is responsible for impulse control?
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What is XYY syndrome characterized by?
What is XYY syndrome characterized by?
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What did Robert Hare find regarding psychopathic traits in his book?
What did Robert Hare find regarding psychopathic traits in his book?
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What is the practical issue related to looking at male offenders for the XYY syndrome?
What is the practical issue related to looking at male offenders for the XYY syndrome?
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How did Cannon + Briton's study on cats contribute to understanding aggression?
How did Cannon + Briton's study on cats contribute to understanding aggression?
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