This section of the brain is linked to emotions, motivation and social interaction. Damage to this area is thought to be linked to aggression and fear conditioning.
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The Limbic System
The most important section is the Amygdala which is the located in the Medial temporal lobe and us linked to Hypothalamus, Hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex.
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The Limbic system
Dysfunction in the Amygdala would mean children would be unable to properly identify social cue.
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The Amygdala
Such change to this area of the brain could be a result of inherited genes, pre-natal environment or their upbringing.
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The role of the Amygdala
This area of the brain regulates fear responses such as the flight or fight response. this means that dysfunction in this area could lead to a person being unable to act in a socially acceptable manner.
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The Frontal Lobe
M.R.I scans have shown that the frontal lobe controls self- control, planning and judgement.
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The Orbitofrontal cortex
associated with poor impulse control, lack of interpersonal sensitivity and explosive aggressive outbursts
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The ventromedial prefrontal
Associated with deficits in real life tasks demanding judgment, awareness of socially appropriate conduct and the capacity to assess future consequences
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Front
The most important section is the Amygdala which is the located in the Medial temporal lobe and us linked to Hypothalamus, Hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex.
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The Limbic System
Card 3
Front
Dysfunction in the Amygdala would mean children would be unable to properly identify social cue.
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Card 4
Front
Such change to this area of the brain could be a result of inherited genes, pre-natal environment or their upbringing.
Back
Card 5
Front
This area of the brain regulates fear responses such as the flight or fight response. this means that dysfunction in this area could lead to a person being unable to act in a socially acceptable manner.
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