Violent Behavior: A Genetic Analysis

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I feel that biology and/or society can play a role in the phenomenon of violence. Genes could possible play a role. There could be a certain gene that is passed down in someone DNA that could possibly be a precursor for some sort of violence in that child’s future. I am not saying that the gene will automatically mean they will commit some sort of violence; they may just have a greater chance.
Biochemicals could possibly cause issues within the brain and cause an imbalance. The imbalances possibly could cause one’s brain to forget about the “right and wrongs” of the world and make decisions with out rationalizing. This could be a reason one would possibly commit crime and become violent.
A person’s environment also could cause violence to

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