Zimbardo Flashcards
AO1
1
Q
AIMS
A
To investigate how readily people would conform to social roles of guard and prisoner in a simulated prison.
2
Q
PROCEDURE
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24 male university student volunteers randomly assigned roles of prisoner or guard.
Prisoners were arrested at home, given uniforms and numbers.
Guards had uniforms, sunglasses, and authority.
The study was planned to run for 2 weeks.
3
Q
FINDINGS
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Guards became abusive; prisoners showed distress.
5 prisoners left early due to extreme stress.
Study was stopped after 6 days.
4
Q
CONCLUSION
A
People readily conform to social roles even if it goes against their morals, especially when the role is strongly defined.
