Mariarty (1975)found that when a confederate asked a participant to mind their belongings while they went for a short walk,the participant was more likely to prevent the confederate's belongings from being stolen.This effect can be explained by

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Prior commitment on the part of the participant may lead them to act responsibly and prevent the confederate's belongings from being stolen. The participant may feel responsible for the task given to them and therefore, act accordingly. Social role theory, terror management theory, and social loafing are not relevant to this scenario.

Mariarty (1975)found That When a Confederate Asked a Participant to Mind