Aggression and antisocial behavior emerge through complex interactions between children and their environments. Our research examines how temperament, neurobiology, parenting, relationships, and broader experiences combine to increase risk for aggression or antisocial conduct. We also distinguish different pathways to aggression, which can reflect difficulties with emotion regulation, cognitive control, empathy, or moral development. Our goal is to understand why some children develop aggression or antisocial behavior through different risk pathways, and how we can use that knowledge can inform more precise approaches to prevention and intervention.
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