As the number of bystanders increases, the percentage of subjects who help ________ and the time it takes to offer help ________.

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This phenomenon is known as the "bystander effect," where each individual assumes that someone else will take action, leading to a diffusion of responsibility. As the number of bystanders increases, the likelihood of any one individual taking action decreases, leading to a decrease in the percentage of subjects who help. Additionally, the time it takes for someone to offer help also increases as more individuals are present, as each person is waiting for someone else to take action.

As the Number of Bystanders Increases, the Percentage of Subjects