Loretta comes home from her day at high school terribly excited about the report card she has received. She has earned all A's and knows that her parents have promised her $10 for every A that she receives. Which of the following processes is probably taking place in her brain in anticipation of this monetary reward?

A. An increase in noradrenaline activity
B. A decrease in acetylcholine activity
C. An increase in dopamine activity
D. A decrease in insulin activity


Answer: C

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