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The brain’s reward system, involving regions like the nucleus accumbens (NAc), regulates pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement. It’s tied to behaviors seeking rewards and is linked to dopamine release, reinforcing pleasurable actions.
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Ephi Lu. (2024). Brain’s Reward System. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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