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Developmental factors influencing aggression. Animal models and clinical correlates
J Gartner1, P M Whitaker-Azmitia
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8101, USA.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|September 20, 1996
Summary
Animal models reveal neurochemical factors, particularly the serotonergic system, that influence aggression. These models offer insights into aggression development and potential treatments for children.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Animal Behavior
Background:
- Animal models are crucial for understanding complex behaviors like aggression.
- Identifying neurochemical underpinnings is key to understanding aggression's origins.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how animal models of aggression inform the study of aggression in children.
- To identify the neurochemical substrates involved in developmentally induced aggression.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of existing animal models of aggression.
- Identification of neurochemical systems, such as the serotonergic system, implicated in aggressive behavior.
Main Results:
- Animal models successfully replicate aspects of developmentally induced aggression.
- The serotonergic system is frequently identified as a key neurochemical substrate.
Conclusions:
- Animal models provide valuable insights into the factors that induce aggression in children.
- These models may aid in developing future therapeutic strategies for aggression.