Understanding how the limbic system can act as pleasure pathways can also assist us in comprehending which of the following phenomena?
A)why people are attracted to smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages
B)why listening to opera can send shivers down the spine
C)why some people cry when the national anthem is played during the medal ceremonies at the Olympics
D)all of these

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The limbic system is responsible for regulating emotions, motivation, and pleasure. Therefore, it can help explain why people are attracted to smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages (A), why listening to music or other stimuli can evoke intense emotional responses (B), and why some people cry during emotionally charged events like the national anthem at the Olympics (C).

Understanding How the Limbic System Can Act as Pleasure Pathways