Jackson suffered a stroke that severely damaged his nucleus accumbens. How will that impact his behavior?

A. Jackson will be more likely to become addicted to stimulant drugs.
B. Jackson will experience more relaxation from alcoholic beverages than he did before the stroke.
C. Jackson will experience more euphoria from caffeinated beverages than he did before the stroke.
D. Jackson will experience less euphoria from caffeinated beverages than he did before the stroke.


Answer: D

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