Reicher & Haslam (2006) Rethinking the Psychology of Tyranny (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many men initially applied to participate in Reicher & Haslam's BBC Prison Study?
How many men initially applied to participate in Reicher & Haslam's BBC Prison Study?
332 applicants
How many men were in the final sample for Reicher & Haslam's study?
How many men were in the final sample for Reicher & Haslam's study?
15 men
How long did Reicher & Haslam's BBC Prison Study last before it was stopped?
How long did Reicher & Haslam's BBC Prison Study last before it was stopped?
Eight days
Where was Reicher & Haslam's institutional simulation study conducted?
Where was Reicher & Haslam's institutional simulation study conducted?
Elstree Film Studio, London
When did the tenth prisoner, a trade union representative, enter the study?
When did the tenth prisoner, a trade union representative, enter the study?
Day 5
What major event occurred on day 6 of the study?
What major event occurred on day 6 of the study?
Prisoners broke out of cells
How were cortisol levels measured in participants during the study?
How were cortisol levels measured in participants during the study?
Saliva swabs
How did guards behave during phase one regarding their superior status?
How did guards behave during phase one regarding their superior status?
They were reluctant to use their status
What happened to authoritarianism levels during phase two of the study?
What happened to authoritarianism levels during phase two of the study?
They increased in all participants
Which theory did Reicher & Haslam's findings support?
Which theory did Reicher & Haslam's findings support?
Social identity theory