In 42 participants in a crossover design, oxytocin improved paired performance up to the level of individual performance, whereas performance in pairs was worse than alone after placebo.
In plain wordsIn 42 people, oxytocin raised performance in pairs up to the level of working alone. After placebo, pairs did worse than individuals.
- Peptide
- Oxytocin
- Outcome
- IncreasePaired performance in a cooperative drawing task
- Study
n = 42
- Comparator
- Placebo
- Outcome group
- Cognition and memory · Mental health and mood
- Studied dose
- Dose not stated
Source sentences
The data indicate that following placebo administration, participants performed better alone than in pairs. Yet, the administration of oxytocin improved paired performance up to the level of individual performance.
2 context sentences(design, population, supporting numbers)
Cooperation was assessed using a novel computerized drawing task that may be performed individually or cooperatively by two participants who coordinate their actions.
Using a within-subject crossover design, 42 participants performed the task alone and with a partner following the administration of placebo and oxytocin 1 week apart.