Brain Image Punishment Decision-making (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Caption Brain image shows increased activity in the amygdala, the portion of the brain involved with emotion, when intentionally harmful acts were described vividly than when they were described matter-of-factly. Credit Marois Lab Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.