Zimbardo, Asch, and Milgram Review

What is the main focus of Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?

• The impact of diet on mental health

• The influence of situational factors on behavior

• The effects of sleep deprivation

• The role of genetics in intelligence

What was the main outcome observed in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Improved social skills

• Increased aggression in guards

• Enhanced memory retention

• Decreased stress levels

What was the main reason for the early termination of Zimbardo's prison study?

• Lack of funding

• Extreme psychological distress

• Participants' disinterest

• Equipment failure

What concept does the Zimbardo study support regarding group behavior?

• Individualism

• Deindividuation

• Self-actualization

• Personal responsibility

What did Zimbardo fail to recognize due to his immersion in the role of prison superintendent?

• The need for more guards

• Ethical concerns

• The importance of longer study duration

• The need for better facilities

What was the purpose of Asch's study?

• To examine the effects of isolation

• To determine conformity to a majority opinion

• To study leadership dynamics

• To analyze memory retention

What concept does Asch's study reinforce?

• Social conformity

• Individualism

• Leadership

• Creativity

How many trials in Asch's study involved confederates giving the same incorrect answer?

• 10 out of 18

• 12 out of 18

• 15 out of 18

• 18 out of 18

What is normative social influence?

• The desire to fit in and avoid rejection

• The assumption that the majority is correct

• The need to be unique

• The urge to lead others

What inspired Milgram to conduct his experiment?

• The need for educational reform

• The atrocities of World War II

• The rise of technology

• The popularity of social media