Zimbardo's Simulated Prison Experiment Involving 'Normal' Students at Stanford University

question 24

Multiple Choice

Zimbardo's simulated prison experiment involving 'normal' students at Stanford University illustrated:

• A)individual communication.
• B)the sudden adaptation of new roles.
• C)a conflict of interest.
• D)group conformity.

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

Elements in the external environment that can influence the growth, development, behavior, and survival of organisms and ecosystems.

Concordance

Agreement or harmony between tests, measures, or instruments that assess the same phenomenon or characteristics.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two, sharing 100% of their DNA, making them genetically identical.

Psychotic

Relating to psychosis, a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often manifesting as hallucinations or delusions.