Amygdala's Role in Emotional Processing and Crime
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Amygdala
Brain region crucial for emotional processing.
Amygdala Hypoactivity
Underactivity linked to psychopathic behavior.
Psychopathy
Personality disorder marked by lack of empathy.
Proactive Aggression
Cold, calculated aggression without emotional response.
Premeditated Crimes
Crimes planned in advance with intent.
Amygdala Hyperactivity
Overactivity linked to impulsive emotional reactions.
Reactive Aggression
Impulsive aggression triggered by emotional stimuli.
Impulsive Crimes
Crimes committed in the heat of the moment.
Emotional Connections
Links between actions and emotional responses.
Fear Recognition
Ability to identify fear in others.
Morality Development
Formation of moral understanding and judgments.
Aversive Feelings
Negative emotions associated with harmful actions.
Spousal Abuser
Individual who commits violence against a partner.
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