Roger was waiting in the airport to welcome his wife home after her military deployment. As she exited the plane, he became overjoyed and started running in her direction. Which area of his brain was primarily responsible for coordinating this emotion-driven movement?
A. Cingulate cortex
B. Basal ganglia
C. Insula
D. Amygdala
Answer: B
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