Zimbardo Interpreted the Results of His Simulated Prison Study as an Indication

question 42

Multiple Choice

Zimbardo interpreted the results of his simulated prison study as an indication of the

• A)powerful influence of social roles on people.
• B)tendency to show compassion to people in need.
• C)weakness of social pressure in some situations.
• D)tendency to displace aggression.

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Definitions:

Adult Roles

The responsibilities and behaviors expected from individuals who have reached the age of maturity, encompassing aspects like employment, parenting, and societal contributions.

Responsibility

The state or fact of being accountable for something, or having a duty to deal with something.

Consistency

The quality of always acting or behaving in the same way, showing reliability and homogeneity in actions or beliefs.

Evocative Person-Environment Transaction

The process by which a people may change situations they encounter through behaviors that express their personality.