Jared doubles up in pain clutching his stomach. He would be more likely to be helped if:
A) one dozen people were in the area.
B) four to five people were in the area.
C) one other person was in the area.
D) several dozen people were in the area.

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Research has shown that the bystander effect, which is the phenomenon where people are less likely to help in a group, tends to occur when there are four or more people present. Therefore, Jared is more likely to be helped if there is only one other person in the area.

Jared Doubles Up in Pain Clutching His Stomach