When appeals for the unborn, for the hungry, or for animal rights are personalized with a compelling photograph or description, which of the following factors of obedience is most likely influencing a viewer's compassion towards the victim?

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The victim's distance is the primary factor influencing a viewer's compassion towards the victim. When a victim is "close" (both physically and psychologically), a viewer is more likely to feel empathy and take action to help. Personalizing the victim with a photograph or description can bring them closer to the viewer, increasing their emotional response. Factors such as authority, gender, and ethnicity may also play a role but are secondary to the distance factor.

When Appeals for the Unborn, for the Hungry, or for Animal