Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This volume contains commissioned reviews of research on biological influences on violent or aggressive behavior. The areas reviewed include genetic contributions to the probability of violent and related behaviors; brain structure and functioning as implicated in aggressive behavior; the roles of hormonal and neurological interactions in violent behavior; the neurochemistry of violence and aggression and its implications for the management of those behaviors; and dietary influences on violent behavior.
Description
Mode of access: World Wide Web. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents
An overview of biological influences on violent behavior -- Genetics and violence -- The neurobiology of violence and aggression -- Hormonal aspects of aggression and violence -- Neurochemistry and pharmacotherapeutic management of aggression and violence -- Nutrition and violent behavior.