What Causes Evil?

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Thus, Even Without Specific Problems Such as Pedophilia and Psychopathy, Evil Behaviors Can Result from Breakdowns in Molecular Mechanisms (Alcohol), Neural Mechanisms (Frontotemporal Dementia), Psychological Mechanisms (Poor Impulse Control), and Social Mechanisms (Peer Influence).

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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