Oxytocin amplifies negative childhood memories for anxiously attached adults
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A new experiment published in the journal Emotion reveals that oxytocin heightens the emotional intensity of social cues and makes childhood memories seem more negative for adults who struggle with relationship anxiety. While traditionally called the "love hormone" and involved in childbirth and pair bonding, the chemical messenger does not simply promote warm feelings, but rather amplifies sensitivity to social cues and relationship threats based on individuals' internal working models.
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