Compared to control participants, impulsively violent criminals show less activity in which of the following brain areas?
A) the amygdala
B) the orbitofrontal cortex
C) the premotor cortex
D) the hypothalamus

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The orbitofrontal cortex is responsible for impulse control and decision-making. Studies have found lower activity in this area among impulsively violent criminals compared to control participants. The other brain areas listed may also play a role in violent behavior, but they are not specifically associated with impulsivity.

Compared to Control Participants, Impulsively Violent Criminals Show Less Activity