Olds and Milner (1954)found that electrical stimulation of a certain section of the _____ produced pleasure and was highly rewarding.
A)hypothalamus
B)thalamus
C)hippocampus
D)amygdala

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Olds and Milner's research found that electrical stimulation of a specific area of the hypothalamus in rats resulted in pleasurable responses and increased motivation to repeat the behavior that led to the stimulation. This area was later named the "reward center" of the brain. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, and D are not associated with reward or pleasure processing in the same way as the hypothalamus.

Olds and Milner (1954)found That Electrical Stimulation of a Certain