Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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In what year did Zimbardo conduct the Stanford Prison Experiment?
In what year did Zimbardo conduct the Stanford Prison Experiment?
1971
What was the central aim of Zimbardo's research?
What was the central aim of Zimbardo's research?
Study dispositional vs situational factors
How many participants were selected and randomly assigned to active roles?
How many participants were selected and randomly assigned to active roles?
18 total (9 prisoners, 9 guards)
After how many days was the experiment terminated?
After how many days was the experiment terminated?
6 days
What was the purpose of prisoner uniforms in the experiment?
What was the purpose of prisoner uniforms in the experiment?
To be humiliating & dehumanising
Why did guards wear mirrored sunglasses?
Why did guards wear mirrored sunglasses?
To prevent eye contact with prisoners
How did guards respond when prisoners staged a rebellion on Day 2?
How did guards respond when prisoners staged a rebellion on Day 2?
Sprayed fire extinguishers at them
Who was the only observer to question the experiment's morality?
Who was the only observer to question the experiment's morality?
Christina Maslach
What did Zimbardo conclude about normal individuals and social roles?
What did Zimbardo conclude about normal individuals and social roles?
They readily conform to assigned roles
Which ethical principle was violated regarding participants' rights?
Which ethical principle was violated regarding participants' rights?
Withdrawal rights were compromised