In recent years, the Indian judiciary has emphasized that no one is born a criminal, highlighting the influence of environmental factors on criminal behaviour. Several studies have highlighted the role of genetic variations in the development of psychopathic traits: MAOA Gene: The monoamine oxidase A gene, often called the "warrior gene," has been linked to aggressive and violent behaviour. ASPD …
Physical punishment of children, such as smacking and slapping, is not effective in improving children's behaviour and instead increases behavioural difficulties, according to a review led by University College London and an international team of experts who analysed 20 years of research on the issue. Here's why hitting children increases their aggression and antisocial behaviour The narrative review, published on …
Physical punishment of children, such as smacking and slapping, is not effective in improving children’s behaviour and instead increases behavioural difficulties, according to a review led by University College London and an international team of experts who analysed 20 years of research on the issue. The narrative review, published on Tuesday in ‘The Lancet’ journal, looked at 69 studies worldwide …
Young children who showed less fear and desire for social connection, and engaged rarely in copycat behaviour are more likely to exhibit anti-social traits later in life, according to a study which may lead to new psychological interventions for kids. On analysing the children's behaviours, the researchers found that less fearful kids who cared less about social connections at the …
Athletes who focus too much on competition are likely to suspend their sense of right and wrong to win — doing things they would normally not — a study has found. Scroll down for video Athletes who focus too much on competition are likely to suspend their sense of right and wrong to win — doing things they would normally …