The Fact That Guards in the Stanford Prison Study Did

question 127

Multiple Choice

The fact that guards in the Stanford Prison Study did not use their actual names, did not know that they were being observed, and wore reflective sunglasses that prevented direct eye contact all suggest that a key role in producing the results obtained in this experiment was _.

• A) deindividuation
• B) social facilitation
• C) perceived legitimacy of the authority figures
• D) the self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Social Dilemmas

Situations in which individual self-interest conflicts with collective interest, leading to challenging decisions.

Crises of Trust

Situations where the foundational beliefs in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something are severely challenged or broken.

Short-Term Personal Gain

Immediate benefits or advantages secured by an individual, often disregarding long-term consequences or ethical considerations.

Long-Term Good

The benefits or positive outcomes that are realized over an extended period.