1.4.1 Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment

• What is the purpose of the exercise area in the prison layout?

  For prisoners to exercise
• What are the different areas and rooms shown in the prison layout?

  • Guards' mess
  • Walkway (first floor)
  • Cell
  • Guards' observation post
  • Prisoners' showers
  • Main atrium
  • Exercise area
  • Isolation cell
  • Guards' bathroom
  • Video booth
  • Delivery area
  • Entrance
• How did Zimbardo's experiment create a realistic prison environment?

  By transforming a university basement into a prison
• What was the layout of the Stanford Prison Experiment designed to achieve?

  • Central hub for guards' control
  • Observation posts for monitoring prisoners
  • Cameras for a controlled environment
  • Study psychological effects of authority
• How many male students participated in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  24 male students
• What roles were the participants assigned in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  Prisoners or guards
• Why are there sliding lockable grilles in the prison layout?

  To control access and movement of prisoners
• What was the living arrangement for participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  • Lived in the simulated prison 24/7
  • Guards worked in shifts
• What were the characteristics of the guards in Zimbardo's experiment?

  • Wore uniforms and carried batons
  • Had authority over prisoners
  • Set the rules
• What security features are present in the prison layout?

  • Sliding lockable grilles
  • Fixed cameras
  • Guards' observation post
  • Prisoners' showers
• How many days did the Stanford Prison Experiment actually last?

  6 days
• What psychological effects were studied in Zimbardo's experiment?

  The effects of authority on behavior
• What is the purpose of the exercise area in the prison layout?

  For prisoners to exercise
• How many male students participated in Zimbardo's experiment?

  24 male students
• What were the characteristics of the prisoners in Zimbardo's experiment?

  • Wore loose uniforms
  • Had assigned numbers, not names
  • Allowed limited rights
• What was the impact of the power imbalance in Zimbardo's experiment?

  It significantly impacted behavior
• What was the consequence of the power dynamics in Zimbardo's experiment?

  Leading to significant psychological changes
• How does the layout of the prison facilitate security and control over the prisoners?

  The layout has features like grilles, cameras, and observation posts to monitor and restrict prisoner movement
• How were participants assigned their roles in the experiment?

  They were randomly assigned
• What was the main aim of Zimbardo's prison simulation?

  To study behavior changes with social roles
• What security features are present in the prison layout?

  • Sliding lockable grilles
  • Fixed cameras
  • Guards' observation post
  • Prisoners' showers
• What did the guards have over the prisoners in Zimbardo's experiment?

  Authority over prisoners
• Why are there sliding lockable grilles in the prison layout?

  To control access and movement of prisoners
• How long was the Stanford Prison Experiment originally planned to last?

  2 weeks
• What are the key behavioral changes observed in prisoners and guards during Zimbardo's experiment?

  • Prisoners:
  • Became passive and depressed
  • Showed signs of psychological distress (crying, hopelessness)
  • Guards:
  • Became authoritarian and abusive
  • Enforced strict rules and used punishment
• How does the layout of the prison facilitate security and control over the prisoners?

  The layout has features like grilles, cameras, and observation posts to monitor and restrict prisoner movement
• What psychological effects did prisoners experience in the experiment?

  Severe anxiety and depression
• What does Zimbardo's experiment illustrate about the influence of situational factors on behavior?

  • Ordinary individuals can adopt extreme behaviors
  • Social roles significantly impact actions
  • Behavioral changes can exceed expectations
• What was the outcome of the ethical violations in Zimbardo's experiment?

  The experiment was ended prematurely after 6 days
• What are the components of the CDI reactor setup?

  • Inlet
  • Acrylic sheet
  • Spacer
  • Graphite sheet
  • Rubber sheet
  • Activated carbon cloth
  • CDI reactor
  • Peristaltic pump
  • Stirrer
  • Outlet
• Where was the Stanford Prison Experiment conducted?

  Stanford University basement
• How does the flow of the solution through the CDI reactor setup?

  The solution flows from the inlet, through the layers of the CDI reactor, and out the outlet
• What were the two roles assigned in Zimbardo's experiment?

  Prisoners and guards
• How do environment and role influence behavior according to the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  They significantly impact individual behavior outcomes
• What was a key ethical consideration in Zimbardo's experiment?

  Lack of informed consent
• How was surveillance maintained in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

  Through cameras and observation posts
• What signs of psychological distress did prisoners show?

  Crying and hopelessness
• What was a limitation regarding participants' right to withdraw?

  It was difficult for them to leave
• What are the main differences between the Stanford Prison Experiment and Milgram's Obedience Experiment?

  • Setting: Simulated prison vs. university lab
  • Roles: Prisoners and guards vs. teacher and learner
  • Authority: Defined by social role vs. scientific researcher
  • Behavior Studied: Conformity to roles vs. obedience to instructions
  • Ethical Concerns: Psychological harm vs. psychological distress and deception
• Why was the lack of informed consent an ethical issue?

  Participants weren't fully informed of risks