As the number of people present in a situation ________ responsibility to help ________.
A) is constant; decreases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; decreases
D) increases; increases

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The correct answer is B) increases; decreases. This phenomenon is known as the bystander effect, where the presence of more people leads to a diffusion of responsibility, making it less likely for any one individual to take action or help in a situation.

As the Number of People Present in a Situation ________