If a person had a sudden appendicitis attack in a public place, she would be more likely to be helped if:
A) four to five people were in the area.
B) one other person was in the area.
C) one dozen people were in the area.
D) several dozen people were in the area.

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Research has shown that in emergency situations, the presence of a larger number of bystanders decreases the likelihood of any single individual taking action to help. This is known as the bystander effect. Therefore, having only one other person in the area makes it more likely that they will take action and help the person experiencing the appendicitis attack.

If a Person Had a Sudden Appendicitis Attack in a Public