In laboratory studies of the bystander effect, the general rule is that the presence of groups
A) reduces the likelihood that a crime will be committed
B) reduces the likelihood of any one individual offering aid
C) increases the likelihood that an emergency will occur
D) increases the likelihood of any one individual offering aid

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The bystander effect refers to the phenomenon where people are less likely to offer assistance in an emergency situation when other people are present. Research has shown that the presence of other bystanders actually reduces the likelihood that any one individual will offer help, which is why choice B is the correct answer. The other choices (A and C) are not supported by research on the bystander effect.

In Laboratory Studies of the Bystander Effect, the General Rule