Biological Influences on Criminal Behavior

Preface

Acknowledgments

Author

1 Biology and crime

2 Evolution, natural selection, and behavior

3 Genetic principles

4 Misconceptions, experimental design, and behavioral genetics

5 Evidence for genetic predispositions for criminogenic behavior: Twin and adoption studies

6 Candidate genes, gene x environment interactions, and epigenetics

7 The chemistry of the body: The effects of hormones on behavior

8 The prenatal environment and birth complications

9 The chemistry of the brain: The role of neurotransmitters on behavior

10 Traumatic brain injury and neurocognitive disorders

11 The effects of pollution, toxins, and diet on behavior

12 The role of biology in the courtroom

Epilogue

Index

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Antisocial Behavior;National Youth Survey Family Study;forensic science;Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder;forensic psychology;FASD;criminology;Jacob's Syndrome;modus operandi;Young Man;criminal behavior;Actual DNA Sequence;criminal intent;Epigenetic DNA Methylation;criminal profiling;DNA Methylation;behavioral profiling;Gene DNA Methylation;criminal motivation;Animal Studies;psychopathy;TBI Group;violent impulses;Mitigating Factor;criminal impulses;Data Set;neurocriminology;Gene Environment Correlations;body chemistry;Prenatal Testosterone Levels;human behavior;MAOA Gene;recidivism;Omega-3 Fatty Acids;crime spree;Testosterone Levels;killing spree;Mens Rea;serial crime;Mock Jurors;serial killer;High Testosterone Levels;Low Serotonin Levels;Significant DNA Methylation;Progressive Disease