Bystander intervention in a mild need situation

This experiment tested the effects of sex of victim, sex of bystander, and the victim’s verbal or nonverbal request for help upon bystander intervention. Results showed no sex differences in helping among bystanders, and the overall rate of helping was low. However, a female victim who verbally requested help was helped significantly more than a female victim who nonverbally requested Help. This result did not occur for a male victim.