Zimbardo findings Flashcards
1
Q
What happened after an initial prisoner rebellion was crushed?
A
guards became more sadistic, giving the prisoners meaningless tasks to do
2
Q
How did the prisoners become submissive?
A
referred to each other by their numbers - individuation
3
Q
What happened after 36 hours?
A
a prisoner was released because he was fitting and crying
4
Q
How long did the study last?
A
6 days when Zimbardo realised the extent of the harm it was causing
5
Q
What happened in later interviews?
A
guards and prisoners were shocked with how they acted
