What Midbrain Structure Contains Dopamine Neurons Essential for Reinforcement Learning

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Multiple Choice

What midbrain structure contains dopamine neurons essential for reinforcement learning?

• A) ventral tegmental area
• B) basal ganglia
• C) pons
• D) nucleus accumbens

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