Steve and Joe are debating about the best places to live after college.Steve states that the Southwest offers a healthier lifestyle than the Northwest and insists that he is basing his conclusions on facts,without any influence of personal emotion or bias.In other words,Steve believes that he is showing ____.
A)subjectivity
B)neutrality
C)objectivity
D)perspective

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Steve is claiming to be basing his conclusions on facts without any influence of personal emotion or bias, which implies objectivity. Option A, subjectivity, would be the opposite of what Steve is claiming. Option B, neutrality, may be a desirable trait but it is not the same as objectivity. Option D, perspective, is relevant to the discussion but not the answer to the question posed.

Steve and Joe Are Debating About the Best Places to Live