Which one of the following basal ganglia loops is involved in goal-directed behavior, planning, and choosing actions in context?
A. Motor loop
B. Executive loop
C. Behavioral flexibility and control loop
D. Limbic loop
ANS: B
Rationale: The execute loop of the basal ganglia participates in goal-directed behavior, including evaluating information for making perceptual decisions, planning, and choosing actions in context.
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