Philip Zimbardo Devised a Simulated Prison and Randomly Assigned College

question 14

Multiple Choice

Philip Zimbardo devised a simulated prison and randomly assigned college students to serve as prisoners or guards. This experiment best illustrated the impact of

• A) team membership on social loafing.
• B) self-disclosure on conciliation.
• C) frustration on aggression.
• D) role playing on attitudes.

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Definitions:

Clinical Psychologists

Professionals specialized in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through therapy.

Prescribe

To issue a medical directive for the use of a particular drug or treatment.

Mania

A mental disorder characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

Psychosis

A mental health disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may include hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.