A group of brain structures that includes the amygdala, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and hippocampus and are associated more with emotion than with reasoning is called the:

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The limbic system is a group of brain structures that includes the amygdala, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and hippocampus. These structures are associated more with emotion than with reasoning. The basal ganglia, while a part of the limbic system, are more involved in motor function and procedural learning. The cerebral cortex and prefrontal cortex are involved in higher-level thinking and reasoning.

A Group of Brain Structures That Includes the Amygdala, Hippocampus