- Describe the role of the frontal lobes in decision-making. Additionally, describe the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortices in impulsive aggression.
- Which three technological advances in behavioral neuroscience do you think were the most significant and why? Has your opinion changed since week 1?
Complete the following readings from your textbook: Freberg, L. (2019). Discovering Behavioral Neuroscience: An Introduction to Biological Psychology (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, Inc.
- Chapter 14: Emotion, Aggression, and Stress
- Chapter 16: Psychopathology
In addition, read the following article:
- Koenigs, M., Huey, E. D., Calamia, M., Raymont, V., Tranel, D., & Grafman, J. (2008). Distinct regions of prefrontal cortex mediate resistance and vulnerability to depression. The Journal of Neuroscience, 28(47), 12341-12348. Koenigs, M., Huey, E. D., Calamia, M., Raymont, V., Tranel, D., & Grafman, J. (2008). Distinct regions of prefrontal cortex mediate resistance and vulnerability to depression. The Journal of Neuroscience, 28(47), 12341-12348. – Alternative Formats
