The Norm of Social Commitment Was Examined by Moriarty (1975)

Multiple Choice

The norm of social commitment was examined by Moriarty (1975) in a study in which a researcher left his belongings unattended at the beach. After the researcher left, a confederate came along and attempted to steal the researcher's radio. In which condition were the beachgoers most likely to try to stop the thief?

A) When the researcher asked nearby beachgoers to watch his belongings before leaving.
B) When the researcher asked nearby beachgoers for the time before leaving.
C) When the researcher first asked if he could leave his belongings with one of the beachgoers, and when they said no, asked them to just watch his belongings.
D) When the confederate was an out-group member rather than an in-group member.