Stanford Prison Experiment

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What was the aim of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

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To study the roles people play in prison situations

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How did Zimbardo convert the basement of the Stanford University psychology building?

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He created a mock prison environment.

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What happened to the participants when they arrived at the prison?

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They were fingerprinted, photographed, and 'booked'.

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What was the behavior of the guards and prisoners in the experiment?

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The guards became aggressive and sadistic, while the prisoners became submissive.

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Why did Zimbardo shut down the experiment early?

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There was a risk of physical or mental harm to the participants

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What did the Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrate about the influence of social roles?

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People will readily conform to social roles, especially if they are stereotyped

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What ethical criticisms were raised about the Stanford Prison Experiment?

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Lack of fully informed consent and psychological harm to participants

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Why were some guards surprised by their own behavior in the experiment?

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They didn't realize they were capable of such brutality

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Why didn't the prisoners leave the experiment?

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They were afraid of the guards' retaliation

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What was the most powerful factor in perpetuating the brutality in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

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The deindividuation process experienced by the prisoners