Asked by Jaydon Hamilton on Jul 11, 2024

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Which personality trait is associated with having large "reward areas" in the brain

A)  neuroticism 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  conscientiousness

Reward Areas

Regions of the brain, such as the nucleus accumbens, involved in the sensation of pleasure and reinforcement of behaviors.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and engagement in social activities.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and fears.

  • Explain the association between character characteristics and neural connections.
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Jesenia MartinezJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Extraversion is associated with having larger reward areas in the brain, particularly the ventral striatum. This suggests that individuals who score high in extraversion may be more sensitive to the positive effects of rewards and may be more likely to engage in rewarding behaviors.