Alisha is conducting a research on neuropeptides and their effects on emotions in humans. She administers a certain chemical to a sample group of teenagers. The effects of this chemical on the teenagers include a feeling of wanting to be around other people, to cooperate with others, and to show greater generosity toward others. In this scenario, Alisha has most likely given the group of teenagers a dose of ________.

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Oxytocin is known as the "love hormone" or "social bonding hormone" and is associated with feelings of being close to others, cooperation, and generosity, which matches the effects described in the scenario.

Alisha Is Conducting a Research on Neuropeptides and Their Effects