PSYC 332 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Susan Cain, Frontal Lobe, Amygdala
10 Feb 2016
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Dr. carl schwartz is the director of a developmental neuroimaging and psychopathology research. His research shows that we can stretch our personalities, but only up to a certain point: the temperament we were born with influences us, regardless of our environment, we use free will to shape our own personalities. The amygdala is an ancient part of the brain. As mammals became more complex, the neocortex developed - it performs a variety of functions in the brain. Importantly, it soothes unwanted fears by communicating with the amygdala: but it doesn"t switch off the amygdala completely. The same concept applies to extroverts too - they may feel understimulated in some instances but their frontal cortex can help them cope. Esther was a tax lawyer at a big corporate law firm - she was not shy but she was an introvert. Her group of tax lawyers would often have to give presentations in front of the rest of the law firm.
