Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards
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Year & researcher of Stanford Prison Experiment
Year & researcher of Stanford Prison Experiment
1971, Dr Philip Zimbardo
Central aim of Stanford Prison Experiment
Central aim of Stanford Prison Experiment
Whether brutality from personalities or prison environment
Planned vs actual duration of experiment
Planned vs actual duration of experiment
2 weeks planned, ended after 6 days
No. of participants selected for experiment
No. of participants selected for experiment
24 (18 active roles, 6 replacements)
Purpose of prisoner clothing/uniforms
Purpose of prisoner clothing/uniforms
Humiliating and dehumanising
Day 2 key event
Day 2 key event
Prisoners rebelled, barricaded cells; guards used fire extinguishers
Reason for early termination (Day 6)
Reason for early termination (Day 6)
Prisoners' emotional breakdowns & guards' escalating aggression
Christina Maslach's role in the experiment
Christina Maslach's role in the experiment
Only observer (of 50+) to question its morality
Main finding about role conformity
Main finding about role conformity
Normal individuals rapidly conformed to assigned social roles
Key ethical violation in the study
Key ethical violation in the study
Participants not protected from psychological harm