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Specificity of affiliation supported by neurotransmitter challenge tests and molecular genetics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 September 2005

Petra Netter ,
Martin Reuter  and
Juergen Hennig
Petra Netter*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Giessen, D-35394, Giessen Germany. http://www.diff-giessen.de
Martin Reuter*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Giessen, D-35394, Giessen Germany. http://www.diff-giessen.de
Juergen Hennig*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Giessen, D-35394, Giessen Germany. http://www.diff-giessen.de
*
petra.netter@psychol.uni-giessen.de
martin.reuter@psychol.uni-giessen.de
juergen.hennig@psychol.uni-giessen.de
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Abstract

Support for a neurobiological distinction between affiliation (Attachment) and agency (Achievement) was achieved by comparing responses to a dopaminergic (DA) and a serotonergic (5-HT) challenge test. DA responses were similar, but a 5-HT modulation of DA emerged for Achievement and not for Attachment. Molecular genetics performed on Panksepp’s dimension “Care” revealed an association with a polymorphism of the DA catabolizing enzyme COMT that was not associated with separation distress.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 28 , Issue 3 , June 2005 , pp. 359 - 360
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005

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