Neural / hormonal studies

Question 1

Neural studies

Answer 1

Mann et al
Lavine
Zagrodzka

Question 2

Mann et al

Answer 2

35 healthy Ps
Dexfenfluramine - decreases serotonin
Questionnaire
Men = high aggression scores

Question 3

Lavine

Answer 3

Amphetamines increase dopamine
increases aggression

Question 4

Zagrodzka

Answer 4

Damage to cats amygdala = predator like attacks

Question 5

Hormonal studies

Answer 5

Van Wingen
Dabbs
McBurnett et al

Question 6

Van Wingen

Answer 6

Neuroimaging
Testosterone = activity in amygdala

Question 7

Dabbs

Answer 7

Salivary test
High testosterone = history of violent offences

Question 8

McBurnett

Answer 8

Young men with behavioural problems
Low cortisol = antisocial behaviour + 3x more likely to act aggressive

Question 9

Genetic studies

Answer 9

Hutchings + Mednick
Caspi

Question 10

Hutchings + Mednick

Answer 10

14,000 adoptions Denmark
A = crim record
High likelihood parents (mainly father) had criminal convictions

Question 11

Caspi

Answer 11

500 boys
Low MAOA + mistreatment = anti-social behaviour
Low MAOA / High MAOA w no mistreatment = no anti-social behaviour