Oxytocin Is

question 147

Multiple Choice

Oxytocin is:

• A)A neuropeptide and hormone normally made in the body
• B)The "sociability molecule" that decreases social behavior with increased levels of the molecule
• C)A substance found in low levels in some individuals with autism
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Affections

The feelings of fondness or liking directed toward someone or something.

Mother

A female parent who may also play a pivotal role in child-rearing and emotional nurturing.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physically or verbally expressed.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously adopted to protect oneself from anxiety by distorting reality and hiding the source of anxiety from themselves.