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In order to test the hypothesis that the decision to accept or reject a prosocial offer is a joint function of (1) value and cost associated with the offer and (2) the recipients degree of dependence, a role-playing abilities test was created. As part of the role-playing task, undergraduate students were asked to consider a prosocial offer, consisting of either high or low value, which imposed minimal or restrictive constraints, under conditions of high or low dependence. As predicted, high value and low cost were significant factors in the decision to accept or reject the prosocial offer. In addition, two unexpected interactions, Value by Dependence and Cost by Dependence, were significant.
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Rosen, B. Evaluation of help by a potential recipient. Psychon Sci 23, 269–271 (1971). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336107
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