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7428478 
Journal Article 
Oxytocin, Vasopressin, and the Motivational Forces that Drive Social Behaviors 
Caldwell, HK; Albers, HE; , 
2016 
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Current topics in behavioral neurosciences
ISSN: 1866-3370
EISSN: 1866-3389 
SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG 
CHAM 
BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE OF MOTIVATION 
51-103 
English 
26472550 
WOS:000524972500005 
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. 
Simpson, EH; Balsam, PD; 
978-3-319-26933-7