A stress-moderating hormone released by cuddling and associated with pair-bonding is known as
A) serotonin.
B) cortisol.
C) norepinephrine.
D) oxytocin.

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Oxytocin is a hormone released during cuddling and physical touch that is associated with pair-bonding and social bonding. It has been found to reduce stress and anxiety levels in both men and women. Serotonin and norepinephrine are also neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation, but they are not specifically released during cuddling and pair-bonding. Cortisol is a stress hormone that is typically reduced by oxytocin.

A Stress-Moderating Hormone Released by Cuddling and Associated with Pair-Bonding