Question

Research that has been conducted with boys who have a gene that produces lower levels of MAO-A (which has been associated with aggression) found that these boys have ______.

a) Increased aggression
b) Reduced aggression
c) Unchanged levels of aggression
d) Improved cognitive abilities

Answer 1

Boys with a gene producing lower levels of MAO-A have reduced aggression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Research conducted with boys who have a gene that produces lower levels of MAO-A, which has been associated with aggression, has found that these boys have reduced aggression. The gene MAO-A plays a role in the breakdown of neurotransmitters, including serotonin, which is involved in regulating emotions. Lower levels of MAO-A can result in an accumulation of serotonin in the brain, which can lead to decreased aggression.