Table 1.
Mean empathic concern ratings and their difference from chance level (3.5) for the two sexes in each drug group.
| Empathic concern | t (p-value) | Personal distress | t (p-value) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OT | M | 4.93 (0.64) | 10.93 (<0.001) | 3.80 (1.01) | 1.47 (0.15) |
| F | 5.23 (0.89) | 9.82 (<0.001) | 3.86 (1.46) | 1.24 (0.23) | |
| P | M | 4.93 (0.91) | 7.39 (<0.001) | 3.49 (1.18) | −0.04 (0.97) |
| F | 5.39 (1.10) | 8.03 (<0.001) | 4.16 (1.35) | 2.30 (0.03) | |
Notes: standard deviations are in parentheses; OT, oxytocin; P, placebo; M, Male; F, Female; OT Male df = 23; P Male df = 21; OT Female df = 25; P Female df = 21.