Stanford Prison Experiment Quiz

What was the primary aim of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• To observe how people adapt to assigned roles

• To study the effects of prison life on mental health

• To test new psychological therapies

• To evaluate the effectiveness of prison reforms

Why was the Stanford Prison Experiment terminated earlier than planned?

• Participants refused to continue

• The study ran out of funding

• Ethical concerns were raised

• The results were inconclusive

Which of the following was a reported behavior of the guards during the experiment?

• They provided extra food to prisoners

• They refused to participate in the study

• They displayed sadistic tendencies

• They allowed prisoners to leave at will

What was one major criticism of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• It was conducted in a real prison

• The experiment lacked a control group

• Participants were not informed of their roles

• It was too short to draw conclusions

How did the experimenters allegedly influence the behavior of the guards?

• By allowing them to choose their roles

• By offering them monetary rewards

• By suggesting ways to instill fear

• By providing them with weapons