Which of the following is the most plausible explanation for the bystander effect?

a. There are more people who simply do not care enough to help others than originally thought.
b. People fear embarrassment that could come from helping another.
c. The person in need is likely to be unrelated, and nonrelatives are not worth helping.
d. Bystanders refuse help because of their own experiences. When they were in need, nobody helped them.


Answer: B

Rationale: What if the others know something I don't? Am I blowing this out of proportion?

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