This may affect the external validity of the results. To assume that the results are still valid, we must compare the study results with more recent studies such as Garcia, Weaver, Moskowitz, and Darley (2002) in which the effect of imaginary spectators on charitable donations was studied. The results found support the widespread accounts of responsibility suggested by Latané and Darley (1970) and also support the idea that bystanders do not need to actually be present to influence helping behavior as suggested by Latané and Darley (1968). Since the results found in Garcia et al (2002) are consistent with Latané and Darley (1970), it can be assumed that the results are externally valid and apply to the present day.