Abstract
This research examined effects of experiences within task-oriented groups on subsequent prosocial behaviors in a different context. Male subjects first worked on a task in pairs or as individuals (base-rate controls). Within the pairs, either the two subjects worked as equals or one (superordinate role) supervised the other (subordinate role). Afterwards, a fellow subject-either the former coworker or a member of another group-asked for help on an unrelated matter. Findings showed that prior group experiences can affect prosocial behavior. Subjects were more willing to help (I) when they were asked to do so by their former coworker, and (2) when they had had an egalitarian group experience. In contrast, they were less likely to help when they had previously served as the supervisor. Possible mediators of these results are discussed.
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