According to research on the diffusion of responsibility, the best predictor of whether people would come to the aid of someone who is in need of help is the:
A) sex of the person.
B) personality of the individual.
C) number of people thought to be available to help.
D) physical appearance of the person who needed help.

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The diffusion of responsibility theory states that the more people who are thought to be available to help, the less likely individuals will feel personally responsible for providing assistance. Therefore, the number of people thought to be available to help is the best predictor of whether people will come to the aid of someone who is in need of help.

According to Research on the Diffusion of Responsibility, the Best