Research, like that conducted by Roy Wise of Concordia University in Montreal, has provided evidence that the area in the brain important for the value of reward and motivation is
A)the hippocampus
B)the nucleus accumbens
C)the limbic structure called the amygdala
D)the hypothalamus

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The nucleus accumbens is known to play a central role in the reward circuit. Its operation is associated with the release of dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter involved in reward and pleasure sensations, as well as motivation.

Research, Like That Conducted by Roy Wise of Concordia University