Which of the following statements best represents the hypothesis in the bystanders and thieves study?
A) People exposed to a robbery will judge the seriousness of the situation according to the response of the victim.
B) Bystanders will perceive a robbery as less frightening when in the company of another person.
C) Reports of a robbery are more likely among victims of a robbery when a witness is present.
D) Bystanders are more likely to report a theft if they view the theft alone than in another person's company.
E) Bystanders to a theft will be less likely to shop at the store in which the theft occurred.

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The hypothesis in the bystanders and thieves study is that bystanders are less likely to report a theft when they are in the company of others, due to the diffusion of responsibility.

Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Hypothesis in the Bystanders