PAPER 1 - SOCIAL INFLUENCE - conformity to social roles Flashcards
1
Q
who was selected for zimbardo’s study?
A
from 75 volunteers, 24 were selected (healthy male students)
2
Q
how much were participants paid in the study?
A
$15 a day
3
Q
what happened after the chosen ‘prisoners’ were arrested?
A
- blindfolded and taken to mock prison
- stripped
- given smocks and a number
- 3 prisoners per cell
4
Q
what did the guards wear?
A
- reflective sunglasses
- khaki uniforms
- carried wooden batons
5
Q
what were the findings of Zimbardo’s study?
A
- prisoners rebelled against guards after 2 days
- one prisoner had to leave after 36 hours (5 within first 2 days) due to extreme reactions
- study lasted 6 days of 14
6
Q
what were the findings based on the guards of the study?
A
- force, harassment and aggression increased steadily
- 1/3 became tyrannical and brutal
- some were ‘good guards’ who didn’t degrade/harass prisoners
7
Q
what conclusions can be drawn from zimbardo’s study?
A
- behaviour observed was a result of situation rather than individuals personalities
- deindividuation (sunglasses/uniform) explains results
8
Q
what are the strengths of zimbardo’s study?
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- outside perspective said that it feels like what prison was actually like - high ecological validity/experimental realism
- informed consent form
- only chose emotionally stable p’s
9
Q
what are the limitations of zimbardo’s study?
A
- cant be applied to females - lack of population validity
- unethical - psychological stress, fits of rage, depression, disorganised thinking, long term effects
