Zimbardo's study

Question 1

what was the aim of the study

Answer 1

to investigate how readily people would conform to the social roles in a simulated environment

Question 2

how many american graduates took part in zimb’s study

Answer 2

24

Question 3

what did the prisoners and guards have to wear

Answer 3

uniforms
guards were given crops like handcuffs

Question 4

how many hours did the guards work

Answer 4

8

Question 5

what did zimbardo find

Answer 5

identification occured very fast

Question 6

what did the guard report after the study

Answer 6

they enjoyed harassing the prisoners in harsh ways as it gave them power and control

Question 7

what evidence did zimb’s find

Answer 7

prisoners would only talk about prison issues (forgetting about their previous life)
which suggests that the prisoners believed that the prison was real and were not acting due to demand characteristics

Question 8

what did Zimbo find about the behaviour of the guards and prisoners

Answer 8

guards became more demanding of obedience and assertiveness towards the prisoners
prisoners became more submissive