Zimbardo's Study

• What was the sample composition in Zimbardo's study?

  24 male undergraduate students
• Why can't Zimbardo's findings be generalized to the wider population?

  Because the sample was only male undergraduates
• What does the lack of population validity in Zimbardo's research imply?

  It may not accurately explain conformity behavior of everyone
• What methodological issue is raised regarding Zimbardo's use of confederates?

  It involved deception which may affect the validity of the findings
• What was the setting of Zimbardo's study?

  A mock prison
• What did researchers argue about participants' behavior in Zimbardo's study?

  Participants were merely play-acting rather than genuinely conforming
• What does the small sample size in Zimbardo's research imply?

  It limits the external validity of the findings
• What was the aim of Zimbardo's 1973 study?

  To investigate conformity to social roles in a mock prison
• What was the conclusion of Zimbardo's study?

  Social roles have a strong influence on individuals' behavior
• What is the significance of the mock prison setting in Zimbardo's study?

  It created an artificial environment to study social roles
• How does the concept of social roles relate to Zimbardo's findings?

  Social roles significantly influenced the behavior of guards and prisoners
• How does the artificial setting of Zimbardo's study affect its findings?

  It raises questions about the ecological validity of the results
• What is the significance of the findings from Zimbardo's study?

  They demonstrate the strong influence of social roles on behavior
• What does the term "psychological disturbance" refer to in the context of Zimbardo's study?

  It refers to the mental health issues experienced by some participants
• What was the main conclusion of Zimbardo's study?

  Social roles have a strong influence on individuals' behavior
• What ethical issue is associated with Zimbardo's study?

  Lack of informed consent