A Local Television Station Did an On-The-Scene News Report About

A local television station did an on-the-scene news report about a nearby town that was almost totally destroyed when a tornado ripped through it. Most of the residents lost their homes and possessions. During the newscast, some of the residents made direct appeals to the viewers for help. According to your textbook, the victims of this tragedy are:

A) not likely to receive help because viewers will likely succumb to the blame-the-victim effect.
B) likely to get help because their plight occurred through no fault of their own.
C) not likely to get help because the news show will put the viewers watching it in a bad mood.
D) very likely to get help because the bystander effect and diffusion of responsibility will motivate viewers to do their part.