Which of the following is true of the neural substrates of reinforcement?
a. Aversive stimuli do not increase dopamine levels within the accumbens.
b. Release of dopamine within the accumbens is a necessary condition for reinforcement.
c. Damage to brain dopamine systems enhances the reinforcing properties of addictive drugs.
d. Release of dopamine within the accumbens is a sufficient condition for reinforcement.
e. Drugs that increase dopamine by blocking reuptake are not addictive.
Answer: b. Release of dopamine within the accumbens is a necessary condition for reinforcement.
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