In the "lady in distress" study, in which subjects waiting for an experiment were led to believe that a female experimenter in the next room had fallen and hurt herself, subjects were more likely to come to her assistance when:

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Subjects were more likely to assist when they were alone, as the presence of others can lead to diffusion of responsibility, where individuals feel less compelled to act because they believe someone else will.

In the "Lady in Distress" Study, in Which Subjects Waiting