Suppose that you are walking alone to work, and you notice a man crawling on the ground alongside a building, holding a gun. He is clearly up to no good. In which of the following cases would you be MOST likely to do something about it (such as call 911)?
A)When no one else is around and you are in a rush
B)When no one else is around and you are NOT in a rush
C)When a lot of other people are around and you are in a rush
D)When a lot of other people are around and you are NOT in a rush

Question

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The scenario described in option B, where no one else is around and you are not in a rush, would likely make you feel more responsible for taking action, such as calling 911, because the absence of other witnesses or potential interveners increases your sense of personal responsibility, and having more time means you're less likely to prioritize your own schedule over addressing the potential threat.

Suppose That You Are Walking Alone to Work, and You