In humans, the placebo effects on social trust and approach behavior were reported to be as strong as the effect of intranasal oxytocin.
In plain wordsIn people, a placebo had effects on social trust and approach that could be as strong as those of oxytocin nasal spray.
- Peptide
- Oxytocin
- Outcome
- Not applicablePlacebo effect on social trust and approach compared with intranasal oxytocin
- Study
n: not reported in source
- Outcome group
- Social behavior and cognition · Mental health and mood
Source sentences
Finally, we show evidence that the effects of placebo treatment on social trust and approach behavior can be as strong as the effect of intranasal administration of oxytocin, a neuropeptide known for its function in facilitating social cognition and behavior.
1 context sentence(design, population, supporting numbers)
In the present study, we develop and validate a paradigm to induce placebo effects on social trust and approach behavior (social placebo effect), and show robust evidence that placebo treatment promotes trust in others and increases preference for a closer interpersonal distance.
In this study, Oxytocin was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Oxytocin.