Marco, a physics major, and Tim, a social work major, always take the bus together to school. Today the bus was delayed. Tim is going to be late for a midterm. Marco does not have class for a few hours. While walking from the bus stop, Marco and Tim pass a woman crying on a bench. According to Darley and Batson's "Good Samaritan" study, how are Marco and Tim likely to behave?

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According to Darley and Batson's "Good Samaritan" study, individuals are more likely to help when they are not in a hurry, have a personal connection to the situation or the person in need, and have a strong sense of empathy. In this scenario, Marco is not in a hurry and therefore may be more likely to stop and help the crying woman. Tim, on the other hand, is in a rush for his midterm and may be less likely to stop and help. Additionally, although Tim is a social work major and may have a strong sense of empathy, the situational factors (being in a rush) may outweigh any potential personal connection he may feel to the woman.

Marco, a Physics Major, and Tim, a Social Work Major