Here’s an article with some interesting research regarding the role of oxytocin in bonding between fathers and their children.
You’ll be able to find even more information about the functions of oxytocin in human behaviour by reading this article. Don’t forget that you need to know supporting research.
If you are interested in how this hormone can influence bonding and attachment in mammals, feel free to read more in the textbooks about it.
Oxytocin:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFAdlU2ETjU&w=560&h=315]Here’s an additional video on the role of oxytocin and stress.
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Travis Dixon has been teaching for over 20 years and is an experienced IB Psychology, History and English teacher, author, workshop leader and examiner