In the Stanford Prison Study, Participants Were Randomly Assigned to Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the Stanford Prison Study, participants were randomly assigned to be prisoners and guards in the experiment. The guards wore khaki prison uniforms, carried night sticks, and wore sunglasses, while the prisoners wore prison garb with their prison numbers on the back. These costumes signified the participants' social:

• A)roles.
• B)schemas.
• C)identities.
• D)norm.

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Definitions:

Unobservable Behaviors

Actions or reactions that cannot be directly seen or measured, often related to internal processes or thoughts.

Varied Loops

Different cycles or sequences of events that repeat, each with unique characteristics or outcomes.

Attitudes Toward Conflict

Individuals' or groups' predispositions on how to perceive and approach conflicts, ranging from avoidance to confrontation.

Orientation

An introduction or adjustment to a new environment, situation, or concept.