Neuroscience and Behavior

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Neurotransmitters

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Chemical messengers transmitting signals in the brain

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Dopamine

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Neurotransmitter responsible for positive feelings

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Serotonin

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Neurotransmitter responsible for information processing

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Brain Injuries

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Damage to any part increases likelihood of criminal behavior

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Central Nervous System

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Brain and spinal column responsible for voluntary activities

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Autonomic Nervous System

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Responsible for involuntary motor activities and fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses

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Chronic Offenders

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Individuals with abnormal brainwaves

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Psychopaths

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Individuals with slower brainwave patterns

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Brainwaves

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Electrical activity in the brain measured using EEGs

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Stimulus Hunger

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Desire for stimulation leading to criminal behavior