Robert is father to five-year-old Ella. His job involves extensive traveling, which keeps him away from home for weeks at a time. He feels sad about not being able to spend enough time with Ella and gifts Ella expensive toys on his return. Which of the following reasons or motives of gift-giving fits this scenario best?
A) Altruistic motive
B) Compensatory motive
C) Antagonistic reason
D) Obligatory reason
E) Instrumental motive

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The best fit for Robert's motive of gift-giving is compensatory motive, which means giving gifts to make up for the absence or lack of time spent with Ella. Robert feels guilty for not being there for Ella and tries to compensate by giving her expensive toys.

Robert Is Father to Five-Year-Old Ella