In One Study, the Presence of an Extra, Passive Bystander

question 599

Multiple Choice

In one study, the presence of an extra, passive bystander doing nothing to help had what effect on the likelihood of other people stopping to help in a potentially dangerous situation?​

• A) ​increased the likelihood of helping
• B) ​decreased the likelihood of helping
• C) ​had no effect on the likelihood of helping
• D) ​resulted in the people not noticing the emergency

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