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Al Capone, discrete morphs, and complex dynamic systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

Douglas T. Kenrick
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1104. atdtk@asuacad.bitnet;
Stephanie Brown
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287–1104. assrb@asuacad.bltnet

Abstract

We consider four mechanisms by which apparent discontinuities in the distribution of antisociality could arise: (1) executive genes or hormonal systems, (2) multiplicative interactions of predisposing factors, (3) environmental tracking into a limited number of social roles, and (4) cross-generational gene—environment interactions. A more explicit consideration of complex self-organizing dynamic systems may help us understand the maintenance of antisocial subpopulations.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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