Myers suggests that there are a number of reasons why individuals who live in big cities tend to be less helpful. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

A. Urban dwellers become cold and uncaring after living in a city.
B. The increasing numbers of bystanders who are friends decrease helping.
C. The decreasing numbers of bystanders depress helping.
D. Urban dwellers experience compassion fatigue and sensory overload.


Answer: D

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