Social influence: Zimbardo

Question 1

Who were the participants and what were their uniforms?

Answer 1

• Prisoners were identified by a number
• Guards have clubs, handcuffs, and shades

Question 2

What did the uniform result in?

Answer 2

It creates deindividuation (loss of personal identity)

Question 3

How did the participants started to settle within their roles?

Answer 3

• Guards treated prisoners harshly by administering punishments (e.g. frequent headcounts)
• Prisoners rebelled within 2 days (e.g. ripped up uniforms and swearing at guards)

Question 4

What happened after the rebellion? (think about what the participants started doing)

Answer 4

• Prisoners are depressed and anxious, went on hunger strikes which led to further punishment
• Guards increased brutality and aggression

Question 5

What were the instructions given to guards and prisoners?

Answer 5

• Prisoners had to apply for a parole” to leave the experiment
• Guards were told they had complete power