15 Questions
What was the purpose of the Stanford prison experiment?
To examine the effects of situational variables on participants' reactions and behaviors
How were the participants recruited for the Stanford prison experiment?
Through a newspaper ad offering $15 per day to male students
How were the 'guards' in the Stanford prison experiment instructed to behave?
To prevent prisoners from escaping
When did the Stanford prison experiment officially start?
When 'prisoners' were arrested by real Palo Alto police
What has been a point of criticism regarding the Stanford prison experiment?
The validity of the methods used for participant selection
According to Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory, which of the following is a personality structure?
Id
During which stage of personality development does the Oedipus Complex occur?
Phallic Stage (3-6)
Which of the following is a critique of the Psychoanalytic Perspective based on modern research?
Parenting influence is underestimated by Freud
According to modern research, which statement about dreams is supported?
There may be other reasons for dreams besides wish fulfillment
Which of the following is a defense mechanism identified by Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory?
Repression
Who led the Stanford prison experiment?
Philip Zimbardo
What was the main focus of the Stanford prison experiment?
Effects of situational variables on participants' reactions and behaviors
How were the 'guards' in the Stanford prison experiment instructed to behave?
Prevent prisoners from escaping
How were volunteers chosen to participate in the Stanford prison experiment?
After assessments of psychological stability
When did the Stanford prison experiment officially start?
When 'prisoners' were arrested by real Palo Alto police
Test your knowledge of personality theories and psychodynamic perspectives with this quiz. Explore Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, including the id, ego, and superego, as well as defense mechanisms and the iceberg analogy.
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