Sexual motivation is influenced by many factors. Which of the following reflects reasons people choose to have sex, according to a survey by Meston & Buss (2007)?

A) instrumental reasons
B) emotional reasons.
C) reproduction.
D) all of the above.


Answer: D
Rationale: Many respondents used sex for instrumental reasons. Others reported emotional reasons. Reproduction was also listed but ranked far down the list.

Psychology

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