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This article examines how genetic risk for anhedonia is linked to distinct patterns of brain activity during reward processing, using polygenic risk scores and fMRI during a monetary incentive delay task. Findings suggest lower activation in reward-related regions during anticipation and feedback phases in those with higher genetic risk.

This piece is of interest to psychology readers because it connects genetic factors with neural mechanisms of motivation and pleasure, illustrating how biology can shape cognitive and affective processes involved in reward.

Article Title: Genetic risk for anhedonia linked to altered brain activity during reward processing

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