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Behavioral Genetics: The Science of Antisocial Behavior

Year: 2009

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This chapter discusses the methodologies and results of behavioral genetics studies, focusing on traits such as antisocial behavior, aggression, and behaviors associated with criminal conduct. It describes in detail the classic methods as well as more recent research designs of behavioral genetics studies, along with the various assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses of each approach. It surveys leading scientific research in antisocial personality disorder and explains the known biological and environmental contributions.

DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195340525.003.0001

Authors: Laura A. Baker, Serena Bezdjian, Adrian Raine

Institution: University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health

Awards: VIOLENCE--INTEGRATING SOCIAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS, Heritability of Impulsivity during the Go/NoGo Task, Development of Externalizing Behavior Problems: Gene-Environment Interplay

OpenAlex ID: W2994050058

FWCI: 17.72

Cites: 93

Cited by: 67

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