Of the following brain sites,the __________ is most clearly associated with a drug's positive reinforcing action.

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The nucleus accumbens is often referred to as the brain's "reward center" and is strongly associated with the positive reinforcing effects of drugs. It is part of the brain's dopamine pathway and is activated by drugs that increase dopamine levels in the brain. The amygdala is more commonly associated with emotional processing and fear, the preorbital cortex with decision making and impulsivity, and the insula with interoception and the experience of bodily sensations.

Of the Following Brain Sites,the __________ Is Most Clearly Associated