The bystander effect predicts that

a.  helping behavior increases as physical proximity decreases.
  b.  people are less likely to help in groups than when they are alone.
  c.  people are more likely to help in groups than when they are alone.
  d.  people often refuse help to maintain equity in the social relationship.


  b.  people are less likely to help in groups than when they are alone.

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