James is addicted to playing video games. Every time he passes by the television, he feels an overwhelming urge to switch it on and play on his gaming console. He often gives in to these urges and feels immense pleasure while playing video games. Which part of James's brain is stimulated in such situations?
A. The parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex
B. The limbic system
C. The cerebellum
D. The medulla oblongata
Answer: B
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