More recent studies of the neurobiology of emotion have focused on the _________ system.
A) limbic
B) hippocampal
C) neomammalian
D) cerebral

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The limbic system is a complex network of structures involved in emotion, motivation, and memory, and has been the focus of recent studies in the neurobiology of emotion. The hippocampal system, while involved in memory, is not primarily focused on emotion. The neomammalian system refers to the most recently evolved part of the brain responsible for higher order cognitive functions, and the cerebral system is a broad term that encompasses the entire brain.

More Recent Studies of the Neurobiology of Emotion Have Focused