Module 6 - Discuss the roles of heredity and serotonin

Discussion 6

In Module 6 we learned about emotion and motivation (ingestive behavior). Familiarize yourself with Module 6's objectives, introduction, video, and articles. Use the articles in Module 6 as a primary reference and use the Saint Leo Online Library for relevant peer reviewed articles if needed.

1. Discuss the roles of heredity and serotonin on aggressive behaviors. Is one factor more dominant in determining causation of aggressive behaviors over the other?

2. Discuss how peptides produced by neurons in the hypothalamus play a role in the control of feeding and metabolism.