The Striatum and Associated Nuclei Appear to Be Involved in the

question 27

Multiple Choice

The striatum and associated nuclei appear to be involved in the

• A)affective code that modifies behavior.
• B)integration of positive and negative outcomes over multiple trials.
• C)indexing reward magnitude.
• D)executive control of behavior weighing value of alternative choices.

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