Julian has a history of impulsive violent outbursts. Following a minor disagreement at a supermarket, he reacted by physically assaulting a staff member. A neuroimaging scan later revealed reduced grey matter volume in his prefrontal cortex and heightened activity in his amygdala.
Discuss neural mechanisms as an explanation for aggression. Refer to Julian in your answer.
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