Recall that Darley and Batson (1973) conducted a study in which participants were provided the opportunity to help when they were on their way to deliver a brief speech on the Good Samaritan or on another topic. These researchers found that __________ because __________.
A) seminary students were more likely to help a man slumped in a doorway; they remembered the Golden Rule
B) participants in a hurry were less likely to help; they didn't notice the man slumped in the doorway
C) participants who scored higher on empathy were more likely to help; they could take the suffering man's perspective
D) participants who were to discuss the Good Samaritan were more likely to help; the norm of charity was more accessible

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Participants in a hurry were less likely to help because they were focused on their task and often did not notice the man in need, indicating that situational factors (like being in a hurry) can have a significant impact on helping behavior, rather than the topic of the speech or individual differences such as empathy.

Recall That Darley and Batson (1973) Conducted a Study in Which