Which of the following brain regions is NOT associated with the liking aspect of reward?
A) ventral pallidum
B) nucleus accumbens
C) orbitofrontal cortex (OFC)
D) ventral tegmentum of the midbrain

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The ventral tegmentum of the midbrain is primarily associated with the motivational and reinforcement aspects of reward, rather than the liking aspect. The other regions listed (ventral pallidum, nucleus accumbens, and orbitofrontal cortex) are all involved in processing the pleasurable or reinforcing aspects of rewards.

Which of the Following Brain Regions Is NOT Associated with the Liking