The Subtle Signaling Strength of Smells: A Masked Odor Enhances Interpersonal Trust

Most everyday smells, from lavender to body odors, are complex odorant mixtures that “host” particular compounds that guide (social) behavior and motivation (biomarkers). A key element of social behavior is interpersonal trust, and building on previous research showing that (i) lavender odor can enh...

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Main Authors: Daan van Nieuwenburg, Jasper H. B. de Groot, Monique A. M. Smeets
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01890/full