The Stanford University Prison Simulation Teaches Us That

question 90

Multiple Choice

The Stanford University prison simulation teaches us that

• A) sentencing disparity is much more pervasive than was previously believed.
• B) the conditions at privately run prisons are far superior to those at state-run prisons.
• C) demographic profiles play a very important role in determining the degree to which the prisoners will use their prison time in a constructive manner.
• D) even normal people can be dehumanized by institutional roles and practices.

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