Understanding the Stanford Prison Experiment

What was the primary aim of the Zimbardo Prison Experiment?

• To study the effects of prison environment on behavior

• To explore the influence of social norms on behavior

• To analyze the impact of authority on obedience

• To examine the psychological effects of solitary confinement

How were participants selected for the Zimbardo Prison Experiment?

• They were selected based on their psychological profiles

• They were chosen from a group of psychology students

• They were chosen based on their criminal records

• They were randomly selected from a pool of volunteers

What was the initial reaction of the prisoners to their roles?

• They immediately rebelled against the guards

• They took their roles very seriously from the start

• They were indifferent and did not take it seriously

• They tried to escape the mock prison

What action did the guards take in response to the prisoners' rebellion?

• They negotiated with the prisoners

• They ignored the rebellion

• They used fire extinguishers and forced them to strip

• They called the police for assistance

What psychological effects did the experiment have on the prisoners?

• They became more obedient

• They developed a sense of camaraderie

• They became more resilient

• They experienced severe emotional breakdowns

What extreme measure did some prisoners take during the experiment?

• They refused to participate further

• They attacked the guards

• They went on a hunger strike

• They attempted to escape

What role did Zimbardo play during the experiment?

• He was an observer

• He acted as the prison warden

• He was a guard

• He was a participant

Who intervened to stop the experiment, and why?

• Philip Zimbardo, due to ethical concerns

• The university administration, due to legal issues

• Christina Mazlach, due to the inhumane conditions

• The participants, due to their mental health

What was the outcome for the guards by the end of the experiment?

• They were praised for their role

• They faced legal consequences

• None of them left the study early

• They were all dismissed from the study

What was the main reason for ending the experiment early?

• Completion of the study's objectives

• Intervention by an outsider

• Severe emotional breakdowns of participants

• Lack of funding