Amanda is on her way to the cinema. Near the cinema, she sees a man fall over at the edge of the sidewalk. Given the research discussed in the textbook, she is more likely to try to be of assistance if:
a. she thinks the man has had a heart attack than if she thinks he has simply tripped
b. if she thinks the man is drunk rather than if she thinks he has simply tripped
c. she sees the man from across the street
d. there are other people who also witness the fall
e. she is a keen movie-goer, but knows that she can see the movie another time, if she has to
Ans: b
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