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Theresa E. Robertson

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Prosocial effects of MDMA: A measure of generosity

Journal of Psychopharmacology March 4, 2015 Matthew G. Kirkpatrick, Andrew W. Delton, Theresa E. Robertson et al. 86 citations

Background: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) produces “prosocial” effects that contribute to its recreational use. Few studies have examined the cognitive and behavioral mechanisms by which MDMA produces these effects. Here we examined the effect of MDMA on a specific prosocial effect, i.e. generosity, using a task in which participants make decisions about whether they or another...