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- Social behaviors are shaped by past experiences, internal states, and the actions of other animals, with oxytocin (Oxt) and vasopressin (Avp) playing key roles in motivating these behaviors.
- The interaction of Oxt and Avp with the mesolimbic dopamine system is not well understood, particularly in the context of competitive behaviors, especially in females.
- The chapter emphasizes the influence of Oxt and Avp on both cooperative and competitive behaviors and explores their implications for neuropsychiatric diseases, calling for further research in these areas.
Article Abstract
The motivation to engage in social behaviors is influenced by past experience and internal state, but also depends on the behavior of other animals. Across species, the oxytocin (Oxt) and vasopressin (Avp) systems have consistently been linked to the modulation of motivated social behaviors. However, how they interact with other systems, such as the mesolimbic dopamine system, remains understudied. Further, while the neurobiological mechanisms that regulate prosocial/cooperative behaviors have been extensively examined, far less is understood about competitive behaviors, particularly in females. In this chapter, we highlight the specific contributions of Oxt and Avp to several cooperative and competitive behaviors and discuss their relevance to the concept of social motivation across species, including humans. Further, we discuss the implications for neuropsychiatric diseases and suggest future areas of investigation.
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