The Nucleus Accumbens in the Brain Appears to Be Associated

question 135

Multiple Choice

The nucleus accumbens in the brain appears to be associated with what feature of many psychoactive drugs?

• A)their sedative (sleep-inducing)effects
• B)their stimulating effects
• C)their rewarding or reinforcing effects
• D)their hallucinogenic effects

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