Bystanders will help the most under which of the following conditions?
A)the emergency is ambiguous
B)the other bystanders are strangers
C)the bystanders cannot readily read one another's reactions
D)the incident is noticed

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If the incident is noticed, bystanders are more likely to offer help. If no one notices the emergency, there is no opportunity to intervene. Factors such as ambiguity and unfamiliarity of bystanders can actually decrease the likelihood of someone stepping in to help. Being able to read one another's reactions can also increase the likelihood of help, as it creates a sense of shared responsibility and social pressure to act.

Bystanders Will Help the Most Under Which of the Following