Some people have suggested that oxytocin could act as a "love potion" or "liquid trust." Which of the following is a reason given in the textbook why this is an oversimplification?
A) Oxytocin actually decreases attraction and trust in most people.
B) Giving people doses of oxytocin makes them more likely to favor their own group over other groups, and increases defensive aggression against outsiders.
C) Oxytocin increases attraction and trust in non-human animals, but has no effect in humans.
D) Giving people doses of oxytocin only works if it is administered along with vasopressin.

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The textbook states that while oxytocin is often called a "love hormone" or "liquid trust," it is actually much more complex than that. One reason why it is an oversimplification to call it a "love potion" or "liquid trust" is because giving people doses of oxytocin makes them more likely to favor their own group over other groups and increases defensive aggression against outsiders, as shown in studies with both humans and animals.

Some People Have Suggested That Oxytocin Could Act as a "Love