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The Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrated that individuals' inherent personality traits are the primary determinants of their behavior in social situations.
The Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrated that individuals' inherent personality traits are the primary determinants of their behavior in social situations.
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What is the term used to describe the psychological process where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility within a group setting?
What is the term used to describe the psychological process where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility within a group setting?
The Stanford Prison Experiment involved a group of ______ college students who were randomly assigned to the roles of guards and prisoners.
The Stanford Prison Experiment involved a group of ______ college students who were randomly assigned to the roles of guards and prisoners.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What was the significant role played by Christina Maslach in the Stanford Prison Experiment?
What was the significant role played by Christina Maslach in the Stanford Prison Experiment?
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Explain the concept of 'situational factors' and how they influenced the behavior of participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment.
Explain the concept of 'situational factors' and how they influenced the behavior of participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment.
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Which of the following terms refers to the ability to influence or control the behavior of others?
Which of the following terms refers to the ability to influence or control the behavior of others?
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What was the main objective of Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?
What was the main objective of Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?
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Zimbardo's study lasted for 14 days before being terminated early.
Zimbardo's study lasted for 14 days before being terminated early.
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How many participants were involved in Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment?
How many participants were involved in Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment?
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Participants were paid $____ a day to take part in the Stanford Prison Experiment.
Participants were paid $____ a day to take part in the Stanford Prison Experiment.
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Match the following roles with their characteristics in the Stanford Prison Experiment:
Match the following roles with their characteristics in the Stanford Prison Experiment:
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What psychological behavior was particularly noted among the prisoners during the experiment?
What psychological behavior was particularly noted among the prisoners during the experiment?
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Prisoners in the experiment were allowed to wear their personal clothing.
Prisoners in the experiment were allowed to wear their personal clothing.
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What was one key finding of Zimbardo's research regarding social roles?
What was one key finding of Zimbardo's research regarding social roles?
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Study Notes
Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment
- The aim of the study was to examine conformity to social roles. Specifically, whether people adapt their behavior to fit the expectations of roles they are assigned.
- Social roles are defined as the parts individuals play in social groups. Each role comes with expected behaviors.
- The study was conducted at Stanford University.
- Zimbardo was a psychology professor at Stanford University.
- The study involved a mock prison created in the basement of the University.
- Participants were university students randomly assigned as prisoners or guards.
- Guards were instructed to maintain order and control in the prison.
- Participants were screened to ensure they were healthy and considered "normal".
- Participants were paid $15 per day.
- The study was to last 14 days but was cut short after 6 days due to extreme emotional responses and sadistic behavior by the guards.
- Prisoners' experiences were traumatic, with abuse and human rights violations occurring.
- The behavior of the guards escalated to inhuman levels, potentially influenced by the social roles.
- Zimbardo, immersed in his role as superintendent, lost his impartiality.
- A graduate student, Christina Maslach, stopped the study after observing inappropriate treatment of the prisoners.
- The study highlights how situational pressures can influence behavior.
Key Characteristics and Roles
- Guards: Mirrored sunglasses, khaki shirts/trousers, night sticks, whistles.
- Prisoners: Stocking caps, smocks with ID numbers, no underwear, rubber sandals, chain and lock around the ankle.
Key Findings and Impact
- Conformity to social roles significantly influences behavior in the study.
- The study highlighted that individuals can behave in ways they wouldn't normally under specific situational pressures.
- The study's implications are significant for understanding human behavior and social influence in institutions.
Key Terms and Concepts
- Deindividuation: Loss of self-awareness, less responsibility for actions.
- Diffusion of responsibility: Less likely to take action when others are present.
- Dehumanization: Viewing opposition as less human and not deserving of moral consideration.
- Learned Helplessness: A state where individuals feel helpless to avoid negative events, or are unable to avoid them.
- Social Power: The ability to influence or control the behavior of people.
- Situational factors: Characteristics of a situation that influence behavior.
- Dispositional factors: Personal traits, characteristics, and temperaments influencing behavior.
- Temporal Validity: Evaluating if a study's findings are reliable over time (would the same results be obtained today?).
- Ethnocentrism: Using one's own culture as a standard to judge others.
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Explore the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo. This quiz delves into the dynamics of social roles and conformity as students were assigned to play either guards or prisoners in a controlled environment. Learn about the ethical implications and psychological outcomes of this groundbreaking study.
