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washai

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A general function of the prefrontal cortex may be to
 
  A) induce homicidal rage.
  B) guide the planning of motor acts.
  C) promote sexual arousal.
  D) dampen or inhibit emotional reactions.
  E) generate rage and anger.

Question 2

Excessive anger that results in murder may reflect a combination of inadequate activation of the ________ and enhanced activation of the ________.
 
  A) prefrontal cortex; hypothalamus
  B) amygdala; prefrontal cortex
  C) prefrontal cortex; amygdala
  D) cortex; reticular activating system
  E) noradrenergic system; serotonergic systems


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Rationale: A general function of the prefrontal cortex may be to dampen or inhibit emotional reactions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive anger that results in murder may reflect a combination of inadequate activation of the prefrontal cortex and enhanced activation of the amygdala.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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