The Fact That Guards in the Stanford Prison Study Did

question 222

Multiple Choice

The fact that guards in the Stanford Prison study did not use their actual names,did not know that they were being observed,and wore reflective sunglasses that prevented direct eye contact all suggest that a key role in producing the results obtained in this experiment was _____________ .

• A)the self-fulfilling prophecy
• B)social facilitation
• C)perceived legitimacy of the authority figures
• D)deindividuation

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional Conflict

Harmful disagreements or disputes that lead to decreased productivity and morale, rather than constructive outcomes.

Social Support

The perception or reality of receiving support, assistance, or comfort from others, contributing to an individual's psychological well-being.

Virtual Team

A group of individuals who work across time, space, and organizational boundaries, and interact primarily through electronic communications.

Conventional Team

A traditional team with a stable membership focusing on long-term goals, often working in a specific location or department.