In John Darley and Bibb Latané's (1968)classic "seizure" experiment,participants were more likely to help the (alleged)seizure victim (and to help more quickly)when they believed that

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In the "seizure" experiment, participants were more likely to help the (alleged) seizure victim (and to help more quickly) when they believed that they were the only ones listening. This is known as the bystander effect, where an individual is less likely to help in an emergency situation when others are around because they assume someone else will take action. However, when an individual believes they are the only one present, they feel a stronger sense of responsibility to act and are more likely to offer assistance.

In John Darley and Bibb Latané's (1968)classic "Seizure" Experiment,participants Were