Women are generally more likely than men to help people in need. The major reason for this is that

a. women are anatomically disposed to help others.
b. women are more likely than men to be empathic.
c. women have a genetic predisposition to serve others.
d. none of these


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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