Heroic Imagination and Integrity in Action

Philip Zimbardo introduces himself and the Heroic Imagination Project, focusing on two types of heroes: impulsive reactive and proactive. He shares the story of Wesley Autrey, an impulsive hero who saved a man on subway tracks, and Michael Winston, a proactive hero who exposed corruption at Countrywide Mortgage. Winston faced legal battles after being fired for whistleblowing. He later joined Zimbardo's project to promote corporate integrity. The video emphasizes the importance of standing up against injustice and fostering ethical corporate cultures.

What is the primary mission of the Heroic Imagination Project?

• To conduct psychological experiments

• To develop new psychological theories

• To inspire and train people to act heroically

• To provide financial aid to students

What is an example of an impulsive reactive hero?

• A teacher who helps a student with homework

• Wesley Autrey saving a man on subway tracks

• A firefighter who saves a cat from a tree

• A person who plans a protest against injustice

What is the bystander effect as demonstrated in Wesley Autrey's story?

• People actively helping in emergencies

• People panicking and running away

• People calling for help immediately

• People ignoring a situation assuming others will help

What role did Michael Winston play in exposing Countrywide Mortgage?

• He was a customer who complained

• He was an executive who blew the whistle

• He was a journalist who reported the story

• He was a lawyer who filed a lawsuit

What unethical practice was Countrywide Mortgage involved in?

• Issuing mortgages without proper checks

• Selling overpriced insurance

• Bribing government officials

• Manipulating stock prices

What was the outcome of Michael Winston's initial legal battle against Countrywide Mortgage?

• He lost the case

• The case was dismissed

• He won a multimillion-dollar settlement

• He was imprisoned

What happened to Michael Winston's settlement after Bank of America bought Countrywide Mortgage?

• It was increased

• It was overturned by a judge

• It was ignored

• It was paid immediately

What is the focus of the programs designed by Philip Zimbardo and Michael Winston?

• To train employees in technical skills

• To develop new marketing strategies

• To increase corporate profits

• To promote cultures of integrity in corporations

What is the relationship between corporate integrity and profitability according to the Heroic Imagination Project?

• Integrity always reduces profits

• Integrity has no impact on profits

• Integrity can lead to higher profitability

• Integrity is irrelevant to business success

Who is Michael Winston in the context of the Heroic Imagination Project?

• A director of corporate initiatives

• A student of Philip Zimbardo

• A competitor of the project

• A financial advisor