The bystander effect refers to the finding that __________.
A) bystanders will be more likely to help when they feel they are competent to do so
B) the greater the number of bystanders, the less likely individuals are to help
C) people in crowds are distracted, so they don't interpret emergencies correctly
D) witnesses to an emergency are more likely to help victims similar to them

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The bystander effect refers to the finding that the greater the number of bystanders, the less likely individuals are to help. This is because individuals may assume that someone else will take responsibility or feel less personally obligated to intervene.

The Bystander Effect Refers to the Finding That __________