SPE Sac- Results: Prisoners Flashcards
How quickly did the prisoners adopt their role?
Quickly
How seriously did the prisoners learn to take their role?
Started taking prison rules very seriously, as they were there for prisoners benefit and breaking rules would be disastrous for all of them
What happened when the prisoners become more dependent
The guards became more derisive towards them
What happened on the second day of the experiment?
Prisoners took off their caps and removed their numbers and blockaded themselves in their cell.
How did the guards resolve the revolt?
Used a fire extinguisher to break into each cell as they strip prisoners naked and remove their beds
What happened to prisoner 8612?
Had to be released after only 36 hours due to uncontrollable screaming bursts, crying and anger
What happened in the next 3 days after the revolt?
3 other prisoners had to be released after showing signs of emotional disorder that could have lasting consequences
How did the prisoners begin to act as the experiment carried on?
Increasingly traumatised, passive and dehumanised
Name an interesting result for a prisoner
One prisoner developed a stress-related rash
What happened in the final days of the experiment?
Behaviour fell under the total and arbitrary control of the guards
