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.

a. Limbic system
b. Amygdala
c. Cerebral cortex
d. Hypothalamus


b. Amygdala

The amygdala is involved in motivation for sexual behavior but does not affect the ability to engage in it.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) behaviourism. B) humanism. C) functionalism. D) existentialism.

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Amy is referred to a neurologist because her physician cannot explain her extreme weight gain. The specialist decides to use brain scans to determine if Amy has a tumor. Which part of the brain will be the focus of the examination?

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a. his chronological age is greater than his mental age. b. his raw score is 115 out of the standard 200 questions. c. his mental age is greater than his chronological age. d. a mathematical error was made in calculating Tomas's IQ.

Psychology