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Oxytocin influences moral emotions and decisions, study shows

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A recent study in Molecular Psychiatry found that using an oxytocin nasal spray can make people feel more guilt and shame and less willing to harm others, even if it could lead to benefits. The findings contrast oxytocin's effects with vasopressin,
The article from MSN discusses a study that explores the influence of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," on moral emotions and decision-making. The research, published in the journal "Psychological Science," found that oxytocin can enhance feelings of empathy, trust, and generosity, which in turn affect how individuals make moral judgments. Participants who received oxytocin via nasal spray were more likely to make decisions that favored the greater good, even at a personal cost, compared to those who received a placebo. This suggests that oxytocin not only fosters social bonding but also plays a significant role in moral behavior, potentially guiding people towards altruistic actions. The study's findings could have implications for understanding social behaviors and might influence treatments for conditions involving social deficits, like autism.

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