The Typical Prison Guard in the Stanford Prison Simulation

question 150

Multiple Choice

The typical prison guard in the Stanford Prison Simulation

• A) physically abused (hit and/or kicked) the prisoners.
• B) behaved in an abusive and malicious manner toward the prisoners.
• C) acted in a professional manner and developed a cordial relationships with the prisoners.
• D) experienced emotional disturbances and voluntarily left the study.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability in spite of changes.

Allostasis

The process by which the body achieves stability through physiological or behavioral change in response to external or internal changes.

Drug Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.

Drug Addiction

A chronic disorder characterized by the compulsive use of drugs or substances, leading to severe psychological and physical dependence.