Based on results from surveys about people's motivation for sex, it can be concluded that:
a. there is not much of a relationship between the biological and psychological basis for having sex.
b. people only have sex for one of two reasons.
c. sexual activity ends at old age.
d. reasons why people report having sex are highly varied.
Answer: D
Rationale: Other survey-based studies of sexual motivation have found additional factors that motivate sexual behavior, such as expressing value and nurturance toward one's partner, experiencing stress relief, enhancing one's perception of personal power and, of course, having children.
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