Task 2 – Outline what the amygdala and limbic system is and how they might cause aggression

1. Name: Task: The role of the brain in aggression (L1) Learning Outcomes: Understand how the brain might control aggression. Understand which parts of the brain might affect aggression levels. Task 1 – Brain localisation Design your own brain highlighting all (5 – 10) key areas (including the amygdala and limbic system). Which ones (apart from the obvious 2!) did you find interesting and why? I can discuss the amygdala and the limbic system to explain aggression? Task 3 – Quiz - Anagrams Anagram 1 – Agilely brainiest Answer– Anagram 2 – Topical Pain Answer– Anagram 3 – Tidal Ivy Answer– Anagram 4 – Blearily I It Answer– Anagram 5 – Tech Is Answer- Now write a short essay on these topics in relation to strengths and weaknesses of animal studies: Success Criteria: Identify and locate amygdala and limbic system Outline how the amygdala and limbic system cause aggression Outline problems with animal studies Evaluate the link between biology and aggression. I can recall the key parts of the brain linked to aggression? Task 2 – Outline what the amygdala and limbic system is and how they might cause aggression Prior Knowledge? Nature v Nurture, methodology strengths and issues. The amygdala Starter Write an argument supporting why it is or is not acceptable to use animals in psychological experiments – use post it notes! Task 4 – Describe one source of evidence that supports the idea that aggression has a biological cause and explain one problem with it. (6) Now peer assess your partners work. WWW and EBI! The limbic system