Background We critically reexamine extant theory and empirical study of Oxytocin. We
question whether OT is, in fact, a “social neuropeptide” as argued in dominant theories of …

Building on animal research, the past decade has witnessed a surge of interest in the effects
of oxytocin on social cognition and prosocial behavior in humans. This work has generated …

The role of the neuropeptide oxytocin in social cognition and prosocial behavior continues to
fascinate the scientific community (Bartz et al., 2011b). However, as our knowledge of …

Oxytocin has garnered considerable interest for its role in social behavior, as well as for the
potential of intranasal administration to treat social difficulties. However, current theoretical …

The neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) has a solid reputation as a facilitator of social interactions
such as parental and pair bonding, trust, and empathy. The many results supporting a pro …

This review examines the hypothesis that oxytocin pathways—which include the
neuropeptide oxytocin, the related peptide vasopressin, and their receptors—are at the …

Oxytocin has been linked to many domains within the realm of “social cognition.” For
example, research has shown that oxytocin affects trusting behavior, cooperation, as well as …

Among its many roles in body and brain, oxytocin influences social behavior. Understanding
the precise nature of this influence is crucial, both within the broader theoretical context of …

A growing literature suggests that the oxytocin (OT) system may play a role in human anxiety
states, anxiety-related traits, and moreover, that this system may be a target for the …

The neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) has emerged as a potent modulator of diverse aspects of
interpersonal relationships. OT appears to work in close interaction with several other …