A bystander may ultimately decide not to help when confronted with an emergency situation if the ________
A) bystander believes the person who needs help is not responsible for the situation
B) person who needs help has the same facial expression as the bystander
C) bystander likes the person who needs help
D) bystander was in a particularly positive mood before encountering the emergency
E) bystander fears potential negative consequences of trying to help
Answer: E
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What will be an ideal response?