Deciding Whether a Particular Reward Is Worth the Effort Required

question 133

Multiple Choice

Deciding whether a particular reward is worth the effort required to obtain it appears to require a functional

• A) cingulate cortex.
• B) orbitofrontal cortex.
• C) amygdala.
• D) nucleus accumbens.

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Definitions:

Sensory Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli or qualities of stimuli, such as textures, sounds, or tastes.

Hierarchical Organization

A system structured in levels or layers, each serving a specific function that contributes to the overall mission or purpose.

Brainstem

The structure that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Basal Ganglia

Groups of neurons located deep in the brain that help to control movement, as well as aspects of cognition and emotion.