Causes of Antisocial Personality Disorder

Biological causes?
1. the amygdala - memory and emotion, particularly fear
  1. the amygdala is affected in people with APD
2. grey matter - muscle control, sensory perceptions, emotions and speech
  1. reduction in grey matter has been associated with APD
3. prefrontal cortex - expressing behaviour and appropriate social behaviour
4. related study: Raine et al. (2000)
  Attachments:
  - Amygdala and APD: Raine et al (2000)
Situational causes?
1. socioeconomic factors
2. quality of life at home, including poor parenting
3. educational factors, including low school achievement
4. related study: Farrington (1995)

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	Created by Cathryn Wise almost 10 years ago