Stanford Prison Experiment Quiz

Who conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• B.F. Skinner

• Philip Zimbardo

• Carl Rogers

• Sigmund Freud

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What was the main aim of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• To study the effects of prison life on mental health

• To examine how labels change people

• To improve prison conditions

• To test new prison uniforms

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How many days did the Stanford Prison Experiment last?

• 14 days

• 3 days

• 10 days

• 6 days

What role did Philip Zimbardo play in the experiment?

• An observer only

• The prison superintendent

• A guard

• A prisoner

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What was the initial number of participants in the experiment?

• 24

• 12

• 30

• 50

What was a common form of punishment used by the guards?

• Extra chores

• Fines

• Push-ups

• Solitary confinement

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What did the guards use to assert control during the rebellion?

• Pepper spray

• Water hoses

• Fire extinguisher

• Tear gas

What did Zimbardo conclude about human behavior from the experiment?

• Behavior is solely based on personality

• Labels can alter behaviour

• Prison environments have no effect on behavior

• People are inherently evil

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What ethical issue was highlighted by the experiment?

• Lack of informed consent

• Use of physical violence

• Inadequate compensation

• Lack of diversity among participants

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What did the guards wear to prevent eye contact with prisoners?

• Masks

• Sunglasses

• Visors

• Hats