... issues and substance abuse while females are more likely to suffer from eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety or PTSD. The Corticostriatal pathways have been implicated to motivate goal directed behaviors, habit learning, economic and social decision-making. The Striatum is activated by primary and secondary reinforcement including maternal or romantic suggestions of socially rewarding cues. Deregulation of Basal and Corticostriatal has ... ...

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