Under what circumstances are bystanders LESS likely to attempt to help a stranger who appears to be in danger?
A) when the bystander could also be in danger
B) when there are lots of bystanders
C) when the danger comes from a natural rather than a human source
D) when the danger might lead to legal liability for a bystander who intervenes

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Bystanders are less likely to help when there are many other bystanders present due to the "bystander effect," where individuals feel less personal responsibility to act.

Under What Circumstances Are Bystanders LESS Likely to Attempt to Help