Imaging studies indicate that neural activity within the __________ is increased by __________.

A. nucleus accumbens; presenting stimuli associated with money
B. striatum; presenting stimuli associated with money
C. hippocampus; food for a satiated rat
D. hippocampus; viewing photos of people eating


Answer: A

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