Under What Circumstances Are Bystanders LESS Likely to Attempt to Help

question 88

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances are bystanders LESS likely to attempt to help a stranger who appears to be in danger?

• A) when the bystander could also be in danger
• B) when there are lots of bystanders
• C) when the danger comes from a natural rather than a human source
• D) when the danger might lead to legal liability for a bystander who intervenes

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