You see a person lying in the street in apparent discomfort. Unsure of whether he needs help, you observe that while other people notice him, no one else stops to offer help. Because no one else stops, you conclude that he does not need help and is probably only drunk. Your decision shows the effects of

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The person's decision to not offer help is influenced by the lack of action from other people (social influence), which suggests that the person does not need help (informational influence). This is an example of informational social influence.

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