Early intervention reduces aggressive behavior in adulthood
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 15:32
in Psychology & Sociology
An educational intervention program for children between kindergarten and 10th grade, known as Fast Track, reduces aggressive behavior later in life by dampening testosterone levels in response to social threats, according to research. The Fast Track intervention program teaches children social cognitive skills, such as emotional regulation and social problem solving, and previous research suggests that the program may lead to decreased antisocial behavior and aggression in childhood and adolescence.