If you started to choke in the college cafeteria, research indicates that you would be most likely to get help if __________
A) there were only a few other people present in the cafeteria.
B) the cafeteria was very crowded.
C) you were very physically attractive.
D) you were the same age as most other people in the cafeteria.

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When there are only a few other people present, the diffusion of responsibility is minimized, making it more likely that someone will step in to help because each individual feels more personally responsible for taking action.

If You Started to Choke in the College Cafeteria, Research