In a study in which men hear a convincing recording of a person apparently having an epileptic seizure, the majority of them ______ when they thought they were the only person around, and the majority of them ______ when they thought that four other persons were immediately available.

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This is based on the bystander effect, which suggests that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. The majority of men helped when they thought they were the only person around, feeling a personal responsibility to act. However, when they believed that others were also available to help, the responsibility felt was diffused among the group, leading to a decrease in the likelihood of helping behavior.

In a Study in Which Men Hear a Convincing Recording