In one experiment,a "victim" (actually a confederate)staggered across the aisle of a subway car,collapsed to the floor,and then stared up at the ceiling.In one condition,the victim was bleeding,while in another condition,he was not.Results showed that the
A) presence of blood neither increased nor decreased the victim's chances of receiving help.
B) presence of blood increased the victim's chances of receiving help from men, but the presence of blood decreased the victim's chances of receiving help from women.
C) victim was more likely to get help when he was bleeding.
D) victim was less likely to get help when he was bleeding.

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The victim was less likely to receive help when he was bleeding. This finding is consistent with the bystander effect, where individuals are less likely to intervene and help in emergency situations when others are present. The presence of blood may have also created a sense of danger or perceived risk for the other passengers, leading them to avoid getting involved.

In One Experiment,a "Victim" (Actually a Confederate)staggered Across the Aisle