Laboratory animals have frequently been shown to self-administer microinjections of addictive drugs directly into the
A) raphé nucleus.
B) nucleus accumbens.
C) basal forebrain.
D) hippocampus.
E) striatum.

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The nucleus accumbens is known to be a key area involved in the reward circuitry of the brain and is involved in the self-administration of addictive drugs. Studies have shown that laboratory animals will repeatedly self-administer microinjections of addictive drugs specifically into the nucleus accumbens, suggesting its importance in addiction.

Laboratory Animals Have Frequently Been Shown to Self-Administer Microinjections of Addictive