Table 3.
State measurements in Experiment 1.
| OXT (N = 38) | PLC (N = 38) | |
|---|---|---|
| FROM MALE EXPERIMENTER | ||
| Stressful | 2.06 (1.26) | 1.87 (1.19) |
| Embarrassing | 1.69 (0.83) | 1.79 (0.96) |
| RooF | 2.91 (2.09) | 3.89 (2.46) |
| Likable | 7.37 (0.97) | 6.68 (1.74) |
| Attractive | 6.29 (1.15) | 5.13 (1.71) |
| Trustworthy | 6.91 (1.36) | 6.21 (1.73) |
| FOR MALE EXPERIMENTER | ||
| Stressful | 4.37 (2.05) | 4.55 (2.31) |
| Embarrassing | 2.58 (1.75) | 3.16 (2.02) |
| RooF | 5.34 (2.46) | 4.97 (2.48) |
| Likable | 7.45 (1.41) | 7.71 (1.31) |
| Attractive | 7.29 (0.98) | 7.45 (0.95) |
| Trustworthy | 7.47 (1.11) | 7.37 (1.32) |
| FROM FEMALE EXPERIMENTER | ||
| Stressful | 3.46 (1.61) | 2.95 (1.29) |
| Embarrassing | 1.11 (0.31) | 1.13 (0.41) |
| RooF | 4.43 (1.44) | 4.42 (1.15) |
| Likable | 7.38 (0.92) | 7.18 (1.09) |
| Attractive | 6.86 (0.89) | 6.53 (1.01) |
| Trustworthy | 7.11 (1.10) | 7.08 (1.22) |
| FOR FEMALE EXPERIMENTER | ||
| Stressful | 3.92 (1.88) | 3.92 (2.16) |
| Embarrassing | 2.24 (1.60) | 2.58 (1.88) |
| RooF | 4.71 (2.55) | 4.89 (2.54) |
| Likable | 8.26 (0.79) | 8.08 (1.36) |
| Attractive | 6.87 (1.19) | 6.92 (1.32) |
| Trustworthy | 8.39 (0.72) | 8.08 (0.75) |
Mean values (SD) are given. Bold numbers indicate a significant treatment difference (P < 0.05). Ratings were given on a scale from 1 (not true at all) to 9 (absolutely true). Abbreviations: OXT, oxytocin; PLC, placebo; RooF, Reflection on own feelings.