Negative emotions in bystanders can increase the probability of helping behaviors if the emergency is not ambiguous, ________, and ________
A) empathy for the person needing help is relatively weak; the helping behaviors are relatively easy to perform
B) the negative emotions are partially offset by positive emotions; empathy for the person needing help is relatively weak
C) the helping behaviors are relatively simple, not requiring much thought; the individual who needs help is relatively interesting
D) the negative emotions are strongly felt; the helping behaviors are relatively uninteresting
E) the negative emotions are not too intense; the helping behaviors are relatively interesting and satisfying
Answer: E
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