Chronic environmental stress can alter brain chemistry to increase a person's aggressive tendencies
Biosocial criminology has identified a link between chronic environmental stress and neurobiological changes, such as altered serotonin levels, that can trigger aggressive behavior.
The field of biosocial criminology examines how biological predispositions interact with environmental triggers to produce antisocial behavior. Research indicates that chronic stress can cause malfunctions in the serotonin and catecholamine systems, which are responsible for regulating impulse control and aggression in the brain.
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