The Stanford Prison Experiment Clearly Demonstrated That Conformity to Social

question 106

True/False

The Stanford Prison Experiment clearly demonstrated that conformity to social roles and implied social norms can make people behave in ways that are contrary to their usual behavior.

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Definitions:

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; lack of definiteness or certainty in meaning.

Nonconformity

The action or practice of not following prevailing norms, rules, or practices, often to assert individuality or promote change.

Frustration-Aggression

A theory suggesting that the occurrence of aggressive behavior is due to frustration when an individual's goal is blocked.

Interpersonal Conflict

Interpersonal conflict occurs when two or more individuals have differing views, interests, or goals that clash, leading to discord or disagreement.