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Simien Hines
on Nov 17, 2024
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The region of the brain that regulates impulsive behavior is the:
A) hypothalamus
B) amygdala
C) dorsal anterior cingulate cortex
D) prefrontal cortex
Prefrontal Cortex
The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.
Amygdala
A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, especially those related to survival, such as fear and aggression.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.
- Understand the biological underpinnings of aggression and the role of the brain in regulating impulsive behaviors.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the biological underpinnings of aggression and the role of the brain in regulating impulsive behaviors.