Assume that you are a participant in Latané and Darley's (1968)experiment examining when people help.You believe that there are four other people participating with you in a discussion,although you are isolated in a booth to ensure privacy.When you are listening to one of the other participants talk,you hear him beginning to have a seizure.According to their results,what are you most likely to do?

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Latané and Darley's research on the bystander effect suggests that individuals are less likely to help in an emergency when they believe others are also present and can help. In this scenario, knowing that there are four other participants might lead you to expect that someone else will take action, resulting in you being less likely to intervene directly.

Assume That You Are a Participant in Latané and Darley's