A 13-year-old client was admitted for giving a younger sister a black eye and throwing a cat out the window. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is not likely to be associated with this behavior?

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Excess acetylcholine is not likely to be associated with aggressive or impulsive behavior. Instead, it is associated with decreased aggression and increased calmness. The other options (excess dopamine, serotonin deficit, and GABA deficit) have all been linked to impulsivity and aggression.

A 13-Year-Old Client Was Admitted for Giving a Younger Sister