Supporting research paper articles

Nature and Nurture Predispose to Violent Behavior: Serotonergic Genes and Adverse Childhood Environment

http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v32/n11/abs/1301359a.html

This article explains the complexity of nature versus nature. Basically, violent behavior manifests from both nature and nurture. Certain alleles and genotypes combined with early childhood environment can explain why people are more violent later in life. 

Sociological and Environmental Factors 
of Criminal Behavior

http://www.udel.edu/chem/C465/senior/fall00/GeneticTesting/enviro.htm

This article describes two experiments that were done with twins. Identical twins are more likely to both exhibit criminal behavior than the fraternal twins. Another study was done where twins were adopted by two different families apart from each other. It concluded that a child is as aggressive as his or her guardians, not his or her biological parents. Obviously, nurture plays a role in violent behavior. 

Genetic and Environmental Influences on Criminal Behavior

http://www.personalityresearch.org/papers/jones.html

This is an extensive article that will provide me with a multitude of research material for my paper. It discusses the neurochemicals that play a role in violent behavior and what the levels of each chemical indicates. Certain personality traits and disorders are known explanations for criminal behavior, as well. 

Serial Killers: Nature vs. Nurture

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1598

Even though this article solely talks about serial killers, its provides insight into the argument of nature versus nurture in relation to criminal behavior. Most serial killers were raised in an abusive or neglectful environment, which would contribute to their violent tendencies. Problems with the frontal lobe of the brain, which controls normal human behavior, has been found in many serial killers. 

NATURE VS. NURTURE:
HOW MUCH FREE WILL DO REALLY WE HAVE?

http://www.trinity.edu/mkearl/socpsy-2.html

A 1993 study expressed Americans' beliefs on how we turn out later in life. The article also discuss the role of sexuality. We cannot overcome the drive because the it blocks out rational thought. This could explain why violent rapes take place. Culture has been proven to shape our innateness.