When Jana saw the smoke pouring from the house across the street, she decided that someone must have already called the fire department. Then Jana remembered the research on ________ and hurried to the phone to report the fire.

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The correct answer is C) the bystander effect, which refers to the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. Jana initially assumes someone else has already called for help, which is a classic example of the bystander effect.

When Jana Saw the Smoke Pouring from the House Across