conformity to social roles

• What was the aim of Zimbardo's study?

  To investigate the roots of prison brutality
• How many men participated in Zimbardo's experiment?

  24 men
• How were participants assigned in Zimbardo's study?

  Randomly assigned as prisoners or guards
• Where was Zimbardo's experiment conducted?

  Stanford University
• What concept does the uniform in Zimbardo's study illustrate?

  Deindividuation and conformity to roles
• What did prisoners wear in the experiment?

  Smocks and numbered caps
• What attire did guards wear in Zimbardo's study?

  Authoritative attire with accessories
• What instructions were given to the guards?

  They had complete power over prisoners
• How could prisoners leave the simulated prison?

  By applying for parole
• What was the initial reaction of guards to their roles?

  They quickly adopted oppressive behaviours
• What happened after the guards adopted oppressive behaviours?

  Prisoners rebelled within days
• How did power imbalances manifest in the study?

  Through constant harassment and punishments
• What psychological symptoms did some prisoners exhibit?

  Depression and anxiety
• How did the guards' behaviour change over time?

  Brutality intensified and they found joy in dominance
• Why did Zimbardo halt the study?

  Due to escalating aggression
• What does Zimbardo's study illustrate about social roles?

  They profoundly influence behaviour
• What was the main question Zimbardo's study sought to answer regarding prison brutality?

  Whether it stemmed from inherent sadism or social roles
• What type of environment was created for Zimbardo's experiment?

  A simulated prison environment
• What characteristic did the participants in Zimbardo's study share?

  They were emotionally stable
• What ethical concerns arose from Zimbardo's study?

  Escalating aggression and psychological distress