A field study found that people who had just seen a violent movie _______ to aid a woman struggling to pick up her crutches compared to people who _______.
A) took longer; were waiting in line to see a movie
B) were aroused and came; saw a less arousing film
C) were just as quick; had seen a nonviolent movie
D) quickly came; were passing by the theater on their way to dinner

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The correct answer is A because the field study suggests that exposure to violent content can desensitize individuals to real-world situations requiring empathy and assistance, making them slower to help compared to those not exposed to such content.

A Field Study Found That People Who Had Just Seen