Norbert Myslinski

In the following viewpoint, Norbert Myslinski contends that violent behavior is often the result of physical abnormalities in the brain. He argues that such brain dysfunction can be genetic or acquired later in life due to illness, injury, or a chemical imbalance. For example, Myslinski notes that low levels of the brain chemical serotonin are often associated with increased violence. He maintains that violent behavior can be controlled by regulating serotonin levels in affected individuals. Myslinski is an associate professor of neuroscience at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What is episodic dyscontrol, as defined by the author?
2. According to Myslinski, what are some of the mental drives that serotonin regulates?
3. According to the author, what experiences can influence serotonin production"

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