Objective Trait aggression is a prominent construct in the psychological literature, yet little
work has sought to situate trait aggression among broader frameworks of personality. Initial …

Both the serotonin transporter polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) and the monoamine oxidase A
gene (MAOA-uVNTR) are considered genetic contributors for anxiety-related …

This study investigated whether aspects of early life environment (quality of parental
relationship, frequency of parental violence including disciplinary violence, amount of …

Intergenerational transmission of violence is among the most widely cited models for the
observed pattern of intimate partner violence (IPV) concentrated across generations of at …

Purpose Though prior research has found a connection between Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) and offending, only a few studies have investigated potential mediators …

Psychiatry and clinical psychology have long been divided about the roles of nature and
nurture in the pathways to psychopathology. Some clinicians offer treatment almost entirely …

The objective of this research was to develop robust predictive models of the gains in
working memory (WM) and fluid intelligence (Gf) following executive attention training in …

This study examines how formal education in biological and behavioral sciences may
impact punishment intuitions (views on criminal sentencing, free will, responsibility, and …

The enzyme monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) catalyzes the degradation of several
neurotransmitters, including serotonin. A large body of evidence has shown that genetic …

Aggression affects nearly all mental disorders and constitutes a burden for society in general
and the mental health sector in particular. An incomplete understanding of its underlying …