Question

Ted has antisocial personality disorder. it is likely that ted shows abnormal functioning in which part of his brain?

Answer 1

The abnormal functioning would be due to chemical imbalances in the prefrontal cortex (PC), since PC is the responsible for behavior including appropriate social behavior, judgment and impulse control.

Answer 2

Answer: Prefrontal cortex (PFC)

Explanation:

Prefrontal cortex is sector of the brain which is present in frontal lobe's front section. It is considered as the  part of cerebral cortex. This part is responsible for controlling the expression, emotions, behavior, decisions etc in a human.They also carry out the function of cognition or executive function.

Functions of cognition like selection of better option, disputed thoughts , result prediction , social control , good or bad effect are induced due to this sector .

According to the question, antisocial disorder or personality in Ted can be due to the action performed by the prefrontal cortex of the brain which is affecting the behavior and personality to become antisocial

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the cerebral cortex covering the front part of the frontal lobe. This brain region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.Ja