The functions of the ventral striatum include which of the following?
A. Reward-oriented behavior
B. Motor planning and execution
C. Goal-setting behavior
D. Visual and spatial processing
ANS: A
Rationale: The ventral striatum is one of five structures involved in the recognition, generation, and perception of emotions and determines reward-oriented behavior and responds to conditioned stimuli.
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