Questions: If a person had an epileptic seizure in a public place, she would be more likely to be helped if a dozen people were in the area. four to five people were in the area. one person was in the area. the place was crowded with many people.

The answer is one person was in the area.

When a dozen people are present, the likelihood of the bystander effect increases. This psychological phenomenon occurs when individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. The responsibility to act is diffused among the group, leading to inaction.

While fewer people might reduce the bystander effect compared to a larger group, the presence of multiple individuals can still lead to diffusion of responsibility. Each person might assume someone else will take action.

When only one person is present, the responsibility to help is clear and undivided. This increases the likelihood that the individual will take action to assist the person having a seizure.

In a crowded place, the bystander effect is typically stronger due to the diffusion of responsibility among a large number of people. This often results in a lower likelihood of any single person stepping forward to help.