Heather considers herself a "chocoholic." When she is having a bad day,she knows that a few bites of chocolate will always make her feel better.Which area of her brain is responsible for this effect?

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The orbitofrontal cortex is responsible for processing the reward value of different stimuli including food. This area of the brain is activated when a person consumes chocolate, leading to the pleasurable feeling that Heather experiences when she eats chocolate.

Heather Considers Herself a "Chocoholic