The textbook mentions that Charles Whitman, the 1966 University of Texas gunman, had a tumor pressing on his amygdala. This tumor would MOST likely have an impact on Whitman's ______.

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The amygdala is a region of the brain that is involved in processing emotions and regulating impulses. Therefore, if there was a tumor pressing on Whitman's amygdala, it would likely have a significant impact on his ability to regulate his emotions and impulses. This could have contributed to his violent behavior.

The Textbook Mentions That Charles Whitman, the 1966 University of Texas