According to Zimbardo, Why Would U

question 91

Multiple Choice

According to Zimbardo, why would U.S. soldiers abuse the prisoners they were ordered to guard?

• A) The soldiers were a few "bad apples."
• B) The situation of being a prison guard was a "bad barrel."
• C) The prisoners were rioting.
• D) The soldiers were extremely racist.

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Tidal Volume

The amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing with each respiratory cycle.

Residual Capacity

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a normal expiration, critical for continuous gas exchange between breathing cycles.

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A fluid-filled space between the layers of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs, playing a crucial role in respiratory mechanics.

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