Steven Has a Problem

Steven has a problem. He is on a strict diet to try and lose weight, but he also wants to make a favorable impression on his girlfriend's mother, who just offered him a slice of homemade cheesecake. Which of the following neural networks would be most likely to be involved in resolving these conflicting motivations?

A) The C system
B) The basal ganglia
C) The reticular formation system
D) The reflexive system