Based on results of Darley and Batson' s (1973) "Good Samaritan" experiment, who is most likely to help an elderly women who has slipped on the ice?
A) August, who is killing time before an appointment
B) John, who is a seminary student
C) Norman, who has just won first prize in a speech contest
D) Clifford, who has just read the New Testament

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The "Good Samaritan" experiment by Darley and Batson (1973) found that the key factor in determining whether someone would stop to help a stranger in distress was how much of a hurry they were in, not their moral or religious inclinations. August, who is killing time and thus not in a hurry, is most likely to help.

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