Imaging studies indicate that neural activity within the ________ is increased ________.
A) nucleus accumbens; by presenting stimuli associated with shock
B) striatum; by presenting stimuli associated with pain
C) striatum; by food for a satiated rat
D) nucleus accumbens; when heterosexual men view pictures of beautiful women
E) ACC; by stimuli that predict shock.

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The nucleus accumbens is associated with the brain's reward system and is activated by rewarding stimuli, such as when heterosexual men view pictures of beautiful women.

Imaging Studies Indicate That Neural Activity Within the ________ Is