Zimbardo: Conformity To Social Roles

• What is the name of the famous psychology study conducted by Zimbardo?

  Stanford Prison Experiment
• What was the main aim of Zimbardo's Prison Experiment?

  To investigate causes of prison violence
• How were participants assigned in Zimbardo's study?

  Randomly assigned to inmates or guards
• What behavior did Zimbardo observe in the prison officers during the experiment?

  They became dominant and aggressive
• How did the prisoners initially respond to their situation?

  They attempted to resist their treatment
• What did Zimbardo claim about his own behavior during the experiment?

  He prioritized running the prison over participant well-being
• What are the three features of the Psych Boost app?

  • Flashcards
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Key term tester
• What is a social role?

  A socially defined pattern of behavior
• What behaviors are expected of a doctor?

  Empathetic and caring
• What behaviors are expected of a police officer?

  Confident and act with authority
• What behaviors are expected of a student?

  Curious and hardworking
• What behaviors are expected of a prisoner?

  Submissive or potentially dangerous
• What behaviors are expected of a correction officer?

  Tough, uncaring, and domineering
• What are the three types of conformity discussed in the previous video?

  1. Compliance
  2. Identification
  3. Internalization
• What is identification conformity?

  Adopting group beliefs to feel part of it
• What did Zimbardo claim about aggression in the American prison system?

  It was situational, not dispositional
• Where did Zimbardo conduct his prison experiment?

  Basement of Stanford University
• What was the payment for participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  $15 a day
• What rights did the prisoners have during the experiment?

  Free meals and supervised toilet trips
• How did the guards manage the prison?

  Without resorting to violence
• What happened to the prisoners as the experiment progressed?

  They became passive and distressed
• How long was the Stanford Prison Experiment supposed to last?

  7 to 14 days
• What was a significant outcome of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  It demonstrated situational power over behavior
• What are some positive evaluations of the Stanford Prison Experiment's methodology?

  • Careful selection of participants
  • Random assignment to roles
  • High control reducing participant variables
• What real-life example was mentioned related to the findings of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  Abu Ghraib prison abuse
• What did Zimbardo do in relation to the Abu Ghraib trial?

  Appeared as an expert witness
• What are some criticisms of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  • Ethical concerns
  • Limited replication attempts
  • Experimental bias from Zimbardo's dual role
• What did the BBC documentary find about participants in their replication of the experiment?

  Participants acted according to their personalities
• What did Zimbardo's dual role as investigator lead to?

  Potential experimental bias
• What did recent analyses reveal about the guards' behavior in the experiment?

  Guards were instructed to be aggressive
• What harm did participants experience in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  Significant distress and mental breakdowns
• What does Zimbardo's work highlight about ethical safeguards in research?

  • Importance of participant well-being
  • Need for clear withdrawal rights
  • Ethical oversight in studies
• What was Zimbardo's role in the experiment?

  He was the chief prison superintendent
• What psychological testing was done before participant selection?

  Ensured mental stability of participants
• What specific experiences did prisoners undergo during the experiment?

  Unexpectedly arrested and deloused
• How did the prison environment impact behavior?

  It led to aggressive and submissive behaviors
• Why are the findings of the Stanford Prison Experiment significant for military training?

  To reduce likelihood of institutional abuse
• What ethical implications arose from the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  Participants suffered harm and distress
• What is the importance of participant rights in psychological studies?

  Ensures well-being and ability to withdraw