conformity of social roles

• Who conducted the study on conformity to social roles?

  Zimbardo
• How many participants were in Zimbardo's study?

  24 American male undergraduate students
• What was the aim of Zimbardo's study?

  To investigate conformity to social roles
• Where was Zimbardo's study conducted?

  Stanford University psychology building
• What roles were participants randomly assigned in the study?

  Guard or prisoner
• How were prisoners referred to in Zimbardo's study?

  By their assigned number
• What props were given to guards in the study?

  Handcuffs and sunglasses
• What was the purpose of the guards' props?

  To reinforce boundaries between roles
• What restrictions were placed on prisoners in the study?

  Only allowed in the hallway and toilet
• What was the duration of the guards' shifts?

  Eight hours
• What was prohibited in the simulated prison?

  No physical violence
• How quickly did participants adopt their roles?

  Very fast
• What behavior did guards exhibit towards prisoners?

  Harassed and tormented them
• How did prisoners respond to the guards' authority?

  They snitched on other prisoners
• What does the behavior of prisoners suggest about their perception of the prison?

  They believed it was real
• How did the guards' behavior change over time?

  They became more demanding and assertive
• What does the study suggest about the internalization of social roles?

  Roles became increasingly internalized
• What are the strengths of Zimbardo's study?

  • Real-life applications in prison management
  • Participants were fully debriefed
  • Led to recognition of ethical guidelines
• What are the weaknesses of Zimbardo's study?

  • Lacks ecological validity due to demand characteristics
  • Limited population validity (only American males)
  • Ethical issues like lack of informed consent
• What is the agentic state in obedience?

  Belief that someone else takes responsibility
• What is an agentic shift?

  Transition from autonomous to agentic state
• What does agency theory suggest about obedience?

  People obey more in the agentic state
• What is legitimacy of authority?

  Credibility of the authority figure
• Why do people obey authority figures?

  They see them as credible and legitimate
• What is expert authority in Milgram's study?

  Authority based on scientific knowledge
• What is a significant weakness of Zimbardo's study?

  It lacks ecological validity
• What ethical issue was present in Zimbardo's study?

  Lack of fully informed consent
• What psychological harm did participants experience?

  Stress, anxiety, and emotional distress
• What happened to one prisoner due to distress?

  He was released on the first day
• How many prisoners were released due to psychological disturbance?

  Three prisoners
• What does the study demonstrate about ethical standards?

  Increased understanding led to better guidelines
• What is a key takeaway from Zimbardo's study regarding conformity?

  Conformity can lead to harmful behaviors
• How did Zimbardo's study influence modern prison systems?

  Changed how young prisoners are treated
• What is the significance of the findings from Zimbardo's study?

  Highlights the power of situational factors
• What does the study suggest about the nature of good and evil?

  Good people can do bad things
• What was the main focus of Zimbardo's Stanford prison experiment?

  Conformity to assigned social roles
• What does the social identity of a teacher require?

  Smart dress, assertiveness, and rule reinforcement
• What are the requirements for the social identity of a nurse?

  Appropriate uniform, medical tasks, and caring demeanor
• What was Zimbardo's aim in the experiment?

  To investigate conformity to guard and prisoner roles
• Where was the Stanford prison experiment conducted?

  In a basement of Stanford University