Decorticate Rage Explained
The phenomenon of decorticate rage reveals how the orbitofrontal cortex plays a crucial role in inhibiting aggressive behaviors. When the cortex is removed, animals exhibit heightened aggression without the accompanying emotional experience, raising questions about the nature of their rage. Insights into the relationship between the prefrontal cortex and subcortical structures, like the hypothalamus, highlight the complexity of emotional regulation in both animals and humans.In this clip
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Episode 135: The Science of Emotion
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