Amygdala's Role in Emotional Processing and Crime

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.