Terrie E. Moffitt

Research topics

• Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · 2 papers
• Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending · 1 paper
• Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · 1 paper
• Stress Responses and Cortisol · 1 paper
• Mental Health Research Topics · 1 paper
• Health disparities and outcomes · 1 paper

Frequent co-authors

• Avshalom Caspi · 2 papers
• Richie Poulton · 2 papers
• Karen Sugden · 1 paper
• Ian Craig · 1 paper
• HonaLee Harrington · 1 paper
• Joseph L. McClay · 1 paper
• Jonathan S. Mill · 1 paper
• Judy Martin · 1 paper

Papers

1. Adolescence-limited and life-course-persistent antisocial behavior: A developmental taxonomy.Psychological Review · 1993 · 9,943 citations

   A dual taxonomy is presented to reconcile 2 incongruous facts about antisocial behavior: (a) It shows impressive continuity over age, but (b) its prevalence changes dramatically over age, increasing almost 10-fold temporarily during adolescence. This article suggests that delinquency conceals…

2. Influence of Life Stress on Depression: Moderation by a Polymorphism in the 5-HTT GeneScience · 2003 · 8,167 citations

   In a prospective-longitudinal study of a representative birth cohort, we tested why stressful experiences lead to depression in some people but not in others. A functional polymorphism in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter (5-HT T) gene was found…

3. A gradient of childhood self-control predicts health, wealth, and public safetyProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2011 · 4,921 citations

   Policy-makers are considering large-scale programs aimed at self-control to improve citizens' health and wealth and reduce crime. Experimental and economic studies suggest such programs could reap benefits. Yet, is self-control important for the health, wealth, and public safety of the…