When participants in groups finally noticed the smoke during a bystander intervention experiment, they cast sidelong glances at others in the room as if searching for clues to help interpret what was happening. This illustrates
A)social exchange.
B)social comparison.
C)social facilitation.
D)mutual interdependence.

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This behavior illustrates social comparison, where individuals look to others in a situation to gauge how to respond or behave, especially in ambiguous or uncertain situations.

When Participants in Groups Finally Noticed the Smoke During a Bystander