The bystander effect predicts that:

A. people are less likely to help when in groups than when they are alone.
B. people often refuse help to maintain equity in the social relationship.
C. helping behavior increases as physical proximity decreases.
D. people primarily offer help when there are others around them.


Answer: A

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