Oxytocin increases trust in humans

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Summary

It is shown that intranasal administration of oxytocin, a neuropeptide that plays a key role in social attachment and affiliation in non-human mammals, causes a substantial increase in trust among humans, thereby greatly increasing the benefits from social interactions.

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2005-06-02
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Keywords

Prosocial behavior, Oxytocin, Politics, Legitimacy, Friendship

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