Adrian Raine and his colleagues argued that violent murders illustrate a failure in executive function, such as lack of judgment and impulse control. In support of this argument, using PET scans on a group of violent murderers who plead not guilty by reason of insanity, these researchers found reduced activity in the ________.
A)prefrontal cortex
B)motor cortex
C)limbic system
D)temporal lobe

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Adrian Raine's research found reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex of violent murderers, which is associated with executive functions like judgment and impulse control, supporting the argument that violent murders may illustrate a failure in these areas.

Adrian Raine and His Colleagues Argued That Violent Murders Illustrate