Negative Emotions in Bystanders Can Increase the Probability of Helping

Multiple Choice

Negative emotions in bystanders can increase the probability of helping behaviors if the emergency is not ambiguous,________,and ________.

A) empathy for the person needing help is relatively weak;the helping behaviors are relatively easy to perform
B) the negative emotions are partially offset by positive emotions;empathy for the person needing help is relatively weak
C) the helping behaviors are relatively simple,not requiring much thought;the individual who needs help is relatively interesting
D) the negative emotions are strongly felt;the helping behaviors are relatively uninteresting
E) the negative emotions are not too intense;the helping behaviors are relatively interesting and satisfying