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Childhood Antisocial Behavior: A Neurodevelopmental Problem.

Stephanie H M van Goozen^1,2, Kate Langley¹, Christopher W Hobson¹

¹School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3AT, United Kingdom;

Annual Review of Psychology

|September 30, 2021

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Antisocial behavior in children is linked to neurobiological and cognitive deficits. Targeting these neuropsychological factors offers a promising intervention strategy for persistent disruptive behavior.

Keywords:

conduct problems emotion executive function intervention self-regulation stress

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Neuroscience
Developmental Psychology
Child Psychiatry

Background:

Early-onset disruptive and aggressive behavior is persistent and difficult to modify.
A 2007 model proposed neurobiological and cognitive factors mediate genetic and social adversity influences on childhood antisocial behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To review evidence supporting the 2007 theoretical model of antisocial behavior.
To highlight the role of neuropsychological characteristics in persistent antisocial behavior.

Main Methods:

Review of post-2007 research on genetics, epigenetics, stress regulation, emotion, and executive functioning.
Analysis of evidence linking neuropsychological deficits to antisocial behavior severity and persistence.

Main Results:

Evidence supports the link between genetic/environmental factors and neuropsychological deficits in antisocial children.
Antisocial children, particularly those with persistent behavior, exhibit specific neuropsychological characteristics.
Current clinical practices often overlook these individual neuropsychological risk factors.

Conclusions:

Antisocial behavior in childhood should be viewed as a neurodevelopmental issue.
Interventions targeting mediating neuropsychological processes are a promising approach.
Addressing neurobiological and cognitive deficits is crucial for managing persistent disruptive behavior.