A Strong Earthquake Has Just Rocked Through a Town Leaving

Multiple Choice

A strong earthquake has just rocked through a town leaving some buildings on the verge of collapse. People who were walking outside at the time of the earthquake need to decide - right now - whether or not they are going to help those potentially trapped in the buildings. Assuming that people's arousal level is high and they need to act quickly, which factor will most strongly influence whether they help those in need?

A) The ability to systematically process what has happened.
B) The presence of bystanders.
C) Feelings of empathy for the victims.
D) Thoughts of the danger they could personally experience.