Warrior Brain Case Study
Cassandra Arellano
Psychology 5 (2736)
February 16, 2013
Henry Rollins: Born to Rage?
Summary:
Henry Rollins from punk rock band Black Flag
Almost 50 years old and always furious, Why?
Henry had a rough childhood; divorced parents, always angry
A recent study which effects impulsive and violent behavior; Warrior Gene
Warrior Gene changed the outcome of a murder trial
Henry willingly was tested for the gene
They tested others with a violent background and the privileged
Nature VS Nurture
Because of the discovery of Warrior Gene: Nurture
First group tested: Hector and Gilbert Verdugo
Verdugo twins, that left the gang world behind
Entered their first gang at age 12
Dr. Hon Brunner debated Nature VS Nurture in 1980’s
A women …show more content…
What Henry Proposed:
Henry believed the M.A.O.A gene was the cause of his violent behavior, and believed because of this gene he was unable to control his behavior.
How I feel:
I believe a gene cannot create your behavior. I believe knowing that you have the Warrior Gene may effect your behavior. My opinion on Henry is charming, I think he is a great author but I also believe the cause of his violent behavior is his rough childhood. My opinion on Genetically Typing is critical, if used in good circumstances I am all for it. What I question is how far will they go with Genetic Typing? If resulting in finding a genetic condition or determining someone’s chance of developing, then I believe hundreds of tests should be
Psychology 5 (2736)
February 16, 2013
Henry Rollins: Born to Rage?
Summary:
Henry Rollins from punk rock band Black Flag
Almost 50 years old and always furious, Why?
Henry had a rough childhood; divorced parents, always angry
A recent study which effects impulsive and violent behavior; Warrior Gene
Warrior Gene changed the outcome of a murder trial
Henry willingly was tested for the gene
They tested others with a violent background and the privileged
Nature VS Nurture
Because of the discovery of Warrior Gene: Nurture
First group tested: Hector and Gilbert Verdugo
Verdugo twins, that left the gang world behind
Entered their first gang at age 12
Dr. Hon Brunner debated Nature VS Nurture in 1980’s
A women …show more content…
What Henry Proposed:
Henry believed the M.A.O.A gene was the cause of his violent behavior, and believed because of this gene he was unable to control his behavior.
How I feel:
I believe a gene cannot create your behavior. I believe knowing that you have the Warrior Gene may effect your behavior. My opinion on Henry is charming, I think he is a great author but I also believe the cause of his violent behavior is his rough childhood. My opinion on Genetically Typing is critical, if used in good circumstances I am all for it. What I question is how far will they go with Genetic Typing? If resulting in finding a genetic condition or determining someone’s chance of developing, then I believe hundreds of tests should be