conformity to social roles Flashcards
1
Q
what was Zimbardo’s procedure?
A
spent 23 hours a day locked in cells following the orders of the guards
2
Q
what were the results?
A
called off 6 days due to guards becoming violent . 2 prisoners would have a nervous breakdown went on hunger strike
3
Q
what were the conclusions?
A
they conformed to social roles due to the power of the situation to influence behaviour
