Gloating And Envy - Oxytocin Is Not All Cuddling

Monday, August 1, 2011 - 17:10 in Psychology & Sociology

The hormone oxytocin may be the "cuddle chemical" but recent research has found that oxytocin can promote negative emotions too.Salespeople love oxytocin - they think if they spray it on customers will trust them more.  Mothers bond with babies due to oxytocin.  It's positive effects are well known but studies have also found that oxytocin can increase gloating and envy.read more

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