The Bystander Effect Predicts That

question 121

Multiple Choice

The bystander effect predicts that:

• A)helping behavior increases as physical proximity decreases.
• B)people are less likely to help when in groups than when they are alone.
• C)people primarily offer help when there are others around them.
• D)people often refuse help to maintain equity in the social relationship.

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