How The Brain Reacts To Breach Of Trust

Scientists at the University of Zurich have discovered the neurophysiological basis of human trust and the reaction to it being breached. They have been able to prove that oxytocin promotes a sentiment of trust, even after a betrayal. The research team led by neuroscientist Ernst Fehr has therefore succeeded in taking a further step towards understanding trust.The ability of human beings to live in societies is based on trust.

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Filed under: Psychology on June 1st, 2008