Kobayashi and colleagues demonstrated that the presentation of juice in the mouth following a spike in neural activity could be used as a reinforcer for activity in the _____ of Japanese monkeys.
A) Lateral prefrontal cortex (LPFC)
B) Visual cortex
C) The somatosensory cortex
D) The amygdala

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Kobayashi and colleagues' research showed that the presentation of juice as a reward following a spike in neural activity could reinforce activity specifically in the lateral prefrontal cortex (LPFC) of Japanese monkeys. This area is crucial for complex cognitive functions including decision-making and controlling behavior based on rewards.

Kobayashi and Colleagues Demonstrated That the Presentation of Juice in the Mouth