CRI 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Twinkie, Impulsivity
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Trait theory=mass shooting: sandy hook 2012, columbine 1999, virginia tech 2007, parkland florida 2018. Trait theory biological/psychological: propensity of crime, greater likelihood of reacting to certain situations in a deviant way, neurological issues, blood chemistry. Impulsivity: hyperactivity, no social norms, no empathy, sociopath/psychopath, deviance/violence, hedonism/pleasure/thrill, adolescent drinking, mercury levels adhd, bad school behavior, no superego, pollutants. Dan white: twinkies sugar high, manslaughter rather than 1st degree murder, suicide, biology of crime. Biochemical: diet caffeine, mercury, sodium, iron, amino acids, hypoglycemia blood sugar, irritability, anxiety, outbursts, confusion, anxiety, hormones testosterone, androgen, aggression, dominance, impulsiveness, premenstrual syndrome (pms, lead exposure attention, iq, mental illness, environmental contaminants pollutants, gasses. Sociobiology: human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve your species. Neurophysiological: study of brain activity, conduct disorder (cd): violate others, no control, violate norms, brain structure amygdala, frontal lobe decisions, reactive, adhd: drinking, drugs, lack of discipline, low school performance, serotonin, arousal theory: seek stimulation, nerve receptors.
