Lecture 7/8- Experiments Flashcards
What was the main finding for social psychology from the ‘Stanford Prison Experiment’?
The main finding for social psychology from the Stanford Prison Experiment is that people’s behavior is heavily influenced by their situation, often making them act in ways they normally wouldn’t, especially in roles of power or control.
What was the main finding from Zimbardo’s 1970 ‘Standford Prison Experiment’?
The main finding from the Stanford Prison Experiment is that people can become cruel and abusive when given power over others in certain situations, showing how easily behavior can change based on environment.
Who were the groups involved in the Stanford Prison Experiment?
the participants of this experiment were 24 university students who were randomly allocated into prison roles, prisoner or guard
What was the main finding from Milgram’s 1960’s Obedience Experiment?
The main finding from Milgram’s 1960s Obedience Experiment was that many people are willing to obey authority figures, even when it involves harming others, showing how powerful authority can be in influencing behavior
What was the main finding for social psychology from Milgram’s Obedience Experiment?
The main finding for social psychology from Milgram’s Obedience Experiment was that people tend to obey authority figures, even when it conflicts with their personal morals, demonstrating the strong influence of authority on human behavior and the potential for ordinary people to commit harmful acts under directive pressure
Who were the groups involved in the Milgram’s Obedience Experiment?
the participants were randomly selected and were allocated the role of ‘teacher’ and were under the impression that the learner was a participant to, however they were an actor
