Which of the following is true as the number of bystanders at an emergency increases?
A)A bystander is more likely to notice the situation.
B)A bystander is more likely to interpret it as an emergency.
C)A bystander is less likely to assume responsibility.
D)A bystander is less likely to walk away.

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The bystander effect states that as the number of bystanders increases, the likelihood of any one individual assuming responsibility or taking action decreases. This means that as the number of bystanders increases, they are less likely to assume responsibility and take action, even if they notice or interpret the situation as an emergency.

Which of the Following Is True as the Number of Bystanders