Which of the following has (have) been suggested through research to be especially important for sexual motivation and, when damaged, to lead to a decreased motivation to engage in sexual behavior?

a. Limbic system structures
b. Spinal cord
c. Cerebral cortex
d. Hypothalamus


a. Limbic system structures

It has been suggested, through research, that the limbic system structures are especially important for sexual motivation and that damage to these areas results in a decreased motivation to engage in sexual behavior.

Psychology

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