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Arousal Theory of Motivation

The Reward Center

The Reward Center

Dopamine pathways in the brain play an important role in the regulation of reward, which, in turn, motivates behavior. Some of the most important parts of the brain's reward center include the nucleus accumbens, the VTA, and the frontal cortex.

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