Aims

The aim of this lecture is to introduce students to the biological thinking, in scientific approach and on the role of neurobiological bases of human behaviors and particularly in delinquant behaviors.

Main themes

1. Neurobiological development and the evolutionary process of man.
2. Consequences of chromosome anomalies and of heredity on human conduct and criminality.
3. Role of brain structures and of hormonal secretions on the regulation of human conduct.
4. Neurobiology and aggressive behaviors.
5. Neurobiology of addictive behaviors .
6. States of consciousness and criminal behavior.
7. Neurophysiological consequences of cerebral lesions. Relationship with criminality.

Content and teaching methods

The following chapters will be developped :
1/ Neurobiological development and "hominisation" process.
2/ Consequences of chromosomial abnormalities and the weight of heredity on human behaviors and delinquence.
3/ Role of brain structures and hormonal secretions on the regulation of the human being behaviors.
4/ Neurobiology of agressive behaviors.
5/ Neurobiology of addictive behaviors (neurotransmission, drugs of abuse,...).
6/ Neurophysiological consequences of brain insults.
7/ Drugs used as treatment in sexual agression.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite : Elementary Biology.
Oral Exam
References Books.

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