Which of the following structures is important for experiencing reward?
A) frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex
B) nucleus accumbens of the basal ganglia
C) frontal lobe of the basal ganglia
D) nucleus accumbens of the cerebral cortex

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The nucleus accumbens is a key structure within the basal ganglia that is involved in the experience of reward and pleasure. The frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex is involved in higher-order cognitive processes but not specifically reward processing. The frontal lobe of the basal ganglia is a term that doesn't make anatomical sense, and the nucleus accumbens is not part of the cerebral cortex.

Which of the Following Structures Is Important for Experiencing Reward