When viewing images of a significant other,researchers found participants had increased activation in the ________ compared to viewing images of other familiar faces.
A)prefrontal cortex
B)amygdala
C)hippocampus
D)caudate nucleus

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Viewing images of a significant other has been found to increase activation in the caudate nucleus, a region of the brain associated with reward, motivation, and love, distinguishing these responses from those elicited by viewing other familiar faces.

When Viewing Images of a Significant Other,researchers Found Participants Had