In one of the experiments conducted by Latané and Darley, smoke came into the room where subjects were filling out a questionnaire.A subject was more likely to define this smoke as a possible danger and report it to the secretary in the next room when the student was
A)waiting by him or herself.
B)waiting with two or three other subjects in the room.
C)waiting with at least ten other subjects in the room.
D)female.

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When a subject is alone, they are more likely to notice the smoke and interpret it as a potential danger, leading them to take action, such as reporting it. This is due to the absence of social influence or diffusion of responsibility that occurs when others are present.

In One of the Experiments Conducted by Latané and Darley