CSAM CSAM Neurobiological Basis of Anger 1

Question 1

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for generating the emotional response associated with anger?

Accepted Answer

Amygdala

Answer

Prefrontal cortex

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Hippocampus

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Cerebellum

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the regulation of impulse control and anger inhibition?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin

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Dopamine

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Norepinephrine

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Glutamate

Question 3

The 'fight-or-flight' response is coordinated primarily by which branch of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

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Parasympathetic nervous system

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Enteric nervous system

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Somatic nervous system

Question 4

Which hormone is rapidly released by the adrenal glands during an acute anger episode and contributes to heightened physiological arousal?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Answer

Cortisol

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Oxytocin

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Melatonin

Question 5

The prefrontal cortex's role in anger management is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Modulating and regulating emotional responses from the amygdala

Answer

Generating the initial anger impulse

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Storing traumatic memories that trigger anger

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Producing stress hormones that sustain anger

Question 6

Chronic anger and stress are most associated with elevated levels of which hormone that can damage health over time?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Testosterone

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Insulin

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Progesterone