In one well-known study of helping behaviour, researchers examined helping among a sample of theology students.The students were either (a) under time pressure or not put under time pressure and (b) expecting to give a speech about the parable of the (very helpful) Good Samaritan or expecting to give a speech about something else.Which students turned out to be the MOST helpful?

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The study found that the primary factor affecting helping behavior was whether the students were in a hurry or not. Those not in a hurry were more likely to help, regardless of the speech topic.

In One Well-Known Study of Helping Behaviour, Researchers Examined Helping