As the number of bystanders increases, the percentage of subjects who help ________ and the time it takes to offer help ________.

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This phenomenon is known as the bystander effect, where the presence of other people reduces the likelihood of an individual offering help. As the number of bystanders increases, the diffusion of responsibility also increases, leading to a decreased sense of personal responsibility to act. This results in a decreased percentage of people offering help and an increased time it takes for someone to offer help.

As the Number of Bystanders Increases, the Percentage of Subjects