Electrodes placed in which location are likely to produce the highest rates of self- stimulation by an animal?
A) amygdala
B) cerebral cortex
C) medial forebrain bundle
D) posterior

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The medial forebrain bundle is a pathway in the brain that includes the reward center and is a prime location for producing self-stimulation behavior. Animal studies have shown that stimulation of this area results in high rates of self-stimulation behavior and is one of the most powerful reward centers in the brain. Stimulation of other areas such as the amygdala or cerebral cortex may produce other behaviors, but are less likely to result in self-stimulation behavior. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Electrodes Placed in Which Location Are Likely to Produce the Highest