Caspi et al. (ERQ genes)

Question 1

aim

Answer 1

to investigate how environmental factors interact with genes to produce aggression

Question 2

method

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examination of the upbringing of children noting maltreatment and their genetic makeup concentrating on the MAOA-gene for over 26 years, antisocial behavior also measured

Question 3

results

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people who grew up with maltreatment and the MAOA-L variant were 3x more likely to grow up antisocial than people with maltreatment and MAOA-H

Question 4

conclusion

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level of maltreatment and the MAOA-gene variant may contribute to behavior and the likelihood of antisocial behavior increases when the low expressing of MAOA gene is coupled with abuse as a child

Question 5

key terms

Answer 5

MAOA-gene
antisocial behavior