Multiple choice

The chemical, serotonin, causes all of the following reactions EXCEPT:

  1. dependence on another person

  2. impulse control

  3. feelings of attachment to others

  4. overpowering feelings of love

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Serotonin levels actually drop during the early, obsessive stage of love, which can lead to compulsive thinking and dependence. Feelings of long-term attachment, however, are primarily driven by oxytocin and vasopressin, not serotonin.