According to the experiments by Latané and Darley:
A) presence of a stranger causes one to react more quickly to an emergency
B) presence of a stranger causes one to react more slowly in an emergency
C) presence of a friend reduces the probability that a person will aid another
D) people who were alone were the least likely to react quickly to an emergency

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Latané and Darley's experiments found that the presence of others, particularly strangers, can cause individuals to react more slowly in an emergency. This phenomenon is known as the bystander effect. When more people are present, individuals may assume that someone else will take responsibility for helping, leading to a diffusion of responsibility. As a result, people may be less likely to offer assistance in an emergency when others are around.

According to the Experiments by Latané and Darley