Social influence at Christmas

What was the primary aim of the Stanford Prison Experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971?

• To study the effects of prison environment on inmates' health

• To understand whether prison guard brutality stemmed from personality traits or situational factors

• To evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in prisons

• To investigate the impact of solitary confinement on mental health

How long did the Stanford Prison Experiment last before it was terminated due to ethical concerns?

• Two weeks

• Ten days

• Six days

• One month

What is the origin of the tradition of hanging stockings at Christmas?

• German custom of hanging socks for Santa

• Dutch custom of leaving food in shoes for St. Nicholas's donkeys

• French custom of hanging stockings for good luck

• British custom of hanging stockings for the poor

Which of the following was a significant criticism of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• It lacked realism

• It was too short to draw conclusions

• It caused psychological harm to participants

• It used only female participants

What is the significance of Stir-up Sunday in Christmas traditions?

• It marks the start of Advent

• It is a day for mixing Christmas pudding and making wishes

• It is the day for exchanging gifts

• It is the day for decorating the Christmas tree

In Stanley Milgram's obedience study, what percentage of participants delivered the maximum voltage shock?

• 50%

• 65%

• 75%

• 85%

Which song holds the record for the bestselling Christmas single globally?

• Do They Know It's Christmas?

• Last Christmas

• White Christmas

• Merry Christmas Everybody

Which situational variable in Milgram's study led to the lowest obedience rate?

• Location change to a rundown office

• Proximity of the learner

• Experimenter's casual clothing

• Remote instructions

What was the first-ever broadcasted song on Christmas Eve 1906?

• Silent Night

• O Holy Night

• Hark the Herald Angels Sing

• The Christmas Song

In Asch's experiments, how did the presence of a dissenting confederate affect conformity rates?

• It increased conformity

• It had no effect on conformity

• It reduced conformity

• It doubled conformity