Damage to the _____ prefrontal area will cause a lack of motivation and sexual desire and deficient cognitive functions. 00:28 Biology Chapter 8 Damage to the _____ prefrontal area will cause a lack of motivation and sexual desire and deficient cognitive functions. A. lateral B. orbitofacial C. posterior D. palatine Answer: lateral Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+