When people encounter situations in which their help might be needed, there are five major steps they pass through before ultimately deciding to render help (or not render help). At which step(s)can the presence of others interfere (and reduce the likelihood of helping)?
A)Steps 1, 2, and 3 (noticing the situation, interpreting the situation as an emergency, and taking responsibility for providing help)
B)Step 3 (taking responsibility for providing help)
C)Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (noticing the situation, interpreting the situation as an emergency, taking responsibility for providing help, deciding how to help, and providing help)
D)Steps 1, 3, and 4 (noticing the situation, taking responsibility for providing help, and deciding how to help)

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The presence of others can interfere at all five steps of the decision-making process in helping situations, due to phenomena such as diffusion of responsibility and social influence, which can affect everything from noticing an emergency to taking action.

When People Encounter Situations in Which Their Help Might Be