Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Hypothesis in the Bystanders

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents the hypothesis in the bystanders and thieves study?

A) People exposed to a robbery will judge the seriousness of the situation according to the response of the victim.
B) Bystanders will perceive a robbery as less frightening when in the company of another person.
C) Reports of a robbery are more likely among victims of a robbery when a witness is present.
D) Bystanders are more likely to report a theft if they view the theft alone than in another person's company.
E) Bystanders to a theft will be less likely to shop at the store in which the theft occurred.