Liam, 24, and his younger brother Declan, 18, are discussing girls. Declan is complaining to his brother about a girl who, after he asked her out, responded with, "Thanks, but I can't

" Declan tells his brother he can't believe this girl was so short with him, and he wonders what he did wrong. Liam brings up several important points for Declan to consider: "Is this girl going through something emotionally complicated with her parents? Has she dated much before? Is she nervous about dating and doesn't know how to respond?" Liam is able to consider these points because he is an emerging adult capable of _______________.
egoism
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compassionism
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formal operations
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pragmatism
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pragmatism

Psychology

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