Wednesday 2 April 2014

'Love' Hormone Oxytocin Prompts Lying Among Close Colleagues

Oxytocin, the love hormone is the reason why some people bend ethical rules and even lie to help those closer to them - like their colleagues or family members. Oxytocin is the hormone that the body naturally produces to stimulate bonding. According to a study, oxytocin caused participants to lie more to benefit their groups, and to do so more quickly and without expectation of reciprocal dishonesty from their group. "People are willing ...

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