The Influence of Intranasal Oxytocin on Communication
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-12-12
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study investigates whether oxytocin, a neuropeptide known for its role in social
bonding, influences the outcomes of persuasive communications and several primary
evolutionary goals. Participants will be given either oxytocin or placebo on their first
visit and then they will receive the other spray during their second visit. At each visit,
participants will engage in several psychosocial tasks to assess the role of oxytocin on
receptiveness to opposing opinions, navigating the spatial environment, mating and parenting
goals. Participants' attitudes and behaviours will be compared across the different
conditions.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborator:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada