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Readings:
Garrett, B., & Hough, G. (2022). Brain and behavior: An introduction to behavioral neuroscience (6th ed.). SAGE.
Chapter 3: “A Further Look: The Case of Phineas Gage”
Chapter 8: “Emotion and Health”
Damasio, H., Grabowski, T., Frank, R., Galaburda, A. M., & Damasio, A. R. (1994). The return of Phineas Gage: Clues about the brain from the skull of a famous patientLinks to an external site.. Science, 264(5162), 1102–1105. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.8178168
Chedd, G. (Writer & Director). (2002, October 15). Make up your mind (Season 13, episode 2)Links to an external site. [TV series episode]. In G. Chedd (Executive Producer), Scientific American Frontiers. The Chedd-Angier Production Company; PBS. http://www.chedd-angier.com/frontiers/season13.html
Note: Locate Season 13, Episode 2, “Make Up Your Mind,” and click Watch Episode. The first 10 minutes of the episode addresses the case of Phineas Gage. 
Credit Line: Scientific American Frontiers. (2002, October 15). Make up your mind. [Television series episode]. PBS. http://www.chedd-angier.com/frontiers/season13.html
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources for this Discussion, paying special attention to the case of Phineas Gage in Chapter 3 of the course textbook, as you consider the areas of the brain that regulate emotional behavior. 
Analyze the environmental and biological factors that influence aggression (e.g., brain structures and the transmitter and hormonal systems). 
Assess the legal plea, “not guilty by reason of insanity,” which has historically implied that the defendant cannot control themselves or cannot comprehend right from wrong. Take a position on whether or not there is a biological justification for such a plea.
Describe at least two biological factors that influence aggression. Provide examples for each factor. 
Describe at least two environmental factors influencing aggression. Provide examples for each factor. 
Explain your position on whether or not there is a biological justification for the legal plea “not guilty by reason of insanity.” Provide at least one example.
Note: Your initial response should be substantive and supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources and properly cited in APA format. You may state your opinion and/or provide personal examples; however, you must also back up your assertions with evidence, including in-text citation(s) and reference(s) in APA style. 

pick one of these topics:
Chapter 5: Perceiving Others 
1. How Do Thin Slices of Behavior Inform Our First Impressions of Others? Explore how brief
observations of someone’s behavior can lead to surprisingly accurate judgments about their
personality. What does research say about our ability to form impressions from thin slices of
information, and what implications does this have for social interactions? 
2. What Are the Implications of Nonverbal Behavior in Shaping Our Perceptions of Others?
Discuss the role of nonverbal behaviors, such as facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice, in
the formation of first impressions. How do these nonverbal cues contribute to our understanding of
someone’s character and intentions, and what challenges do they present in accurately perceiving
others?
please also cite the textbook.
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