Evaluation of Role of amygdala

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How is it scientific?

Raine uses a longitudinal study, MRIs used

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How does Gospic et al (2011) support this theory?

used ultimatum game, refusal of splitting money was an aggressive response. under fMRI found amygdala was heightened when responder rejected.

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How is it reductionist?

suggests amygdala alone is responsible for aggression, amygdala functions with orbitofrontal cortex so may not work alone.

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Can we assume cause and effect?

Amygdala function could cause criminal behaviour or criminal behaviour could cause changes to amygdala