In the experiment when subjects hear a person over an intercom having a seizure, 85 percent of them took off their headphones and sought aid for the person
A)when the subject thought he or she was the only one that hear the person having a seizure.
B)only after the person on the intercom had stopped groaning and had gone silent.
C)when the subject thought he or she was part of a small group of people listening to the person having a seizure.
D)when the subject thought he or she was part of a large group of people listening to the person having a seizure.

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In the experiment, subjects were told that they were the only ones who could hear the person on the intercom having a seizure. When they believed that they were the only ones who could hear the person, 85 percent of them took off their headphones and sought aid for the person. This suggests that the presence of others can significantly influence behavior in emergency situations, as individuals may be more likely to help if they believe that others are also aware of the situation.

In the Experiment When Subjects Hear a Person Over an Intercom