Mike was responsible for taking care of his two younger siblings while Mike was growing up. As an adult, he is more nurturing and more attentive to others' needs than most of his male peers. Mike's greater care-giving inclination is best explained by his:
A) cognitive schemata.
B) standpoint.
C) selective perception.
D) prototypes.
E) abstraction.

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Mike's greater care-giving inclination can be best explained by his standpoint, which refers to the perspective or position from which he views and interprets the world. Growing up with the responsibility of taking care of his younger siblings likely shaped his standpoint, making him more nurturing and attentive to others' needs.

Mike Was Responsible for Taking Care of His Two Younger