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Rev Mex Med Forense 2024; 9 (2)

Criminogenic potential of neurobiological alterations of aggression

Ríos MNP, Colorado HJL, Guzmán BI, Jiménez BCA, Melo SG

Language: Spanish
References: 39
Page: 100-110
PDF size: 274.84 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The neurobiology of aggression is a complex field of study that aims to include the analysis of all the neurobiological processes and neuronal circuits that participate in the generation of aggressive behavior, especially in human beings. One of the areas of greatest study is the amygdala and hypothalamus, which are brain areas involved with emotional response and behavioral regulation; on the other hand, there are neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and adrenaline, which have an important implication in the neurobiology of human aggression. Also, there are hormones that can be associated with aggression, such as testosterone and cortisol; testosterone can be involved with the emergence of competitive and aggressive behaviors in certain social contexts. There is increasing evidence that indicates that aggression could be considered direct determinants of potential criminal behavior. Consequently, the study of the neurobiological mechanisms of aggression can be a point of reference to understand the way in which the brain could participate in the emergence of criminogenic behavior.


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