Genetic Development
Disease and Disorder: Mutations in certain genes have been believed to be the cause of antisocial behavior. The overexpression of a certain neurotransmitter, seretonin, is believed to be the cause of this behavior. Serotonin, which controls the brain’s pleasure center, is constantly active which makes one decide to do things to satisfy themselves, rather than think of the consequences. As many of the behaviors are pleasure oriented, a overexpression of seretonin leads one to actively seek out these situations.
Inheritance: It is believed that certain personality characteristics are passed down from genes. This can be seen in a child’s temperment as they are born. Certain traits that are dominant in people who conduct antisocial behavior are pronounced in a child’s temperment.
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