The Participants in Philip Zimbardo's Simulated Prison Study

question 233

Multiple Choice

The participants in Philip Zimbardo's simulated prison study

• A) were assigned the roles of prisoner or guard on the basis of their personality test scores.
• B) found it very difficult to play the role of prison guard.
• C) were so endangered by their role-playing experience that the study was discontinued.
• D) became a cohesive unit when they pursued superordinate goals.

Understand the impact of individual and collective behavior on group dynamics.

Understand the challenges and considerations of virtual teamwork compared to traditional face-to-face teams.

Recognize the importance of trust in management for effective leadership and team dynamics.

Appreciate the significance of diverse skills and backgrounds in team composition for successful collaboration.

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