In the Stanford Prison Simulation, the "Guards" Routinely

question 182

Multiple Choice

In the Stanford Prison Simulation, the "guards" routinely

• A)became malicious and abusive in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• B)became withdrawn and had to be forced to fulfill their roles.
• C)resisted the demands of the researchers to play the role of a malicious and abusive person.
• D)used physical punishment on their "prisoners."

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Definitions:

SRRS

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale, a scale designed to measure the stress load one experiences from various life events.

Major Health Problem

A significant or widespread issue affecting the health of a population.

80% Risk

A statistical term indicating an 80 percent probability that a specific event will occur or that a condition will develop.

Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)

A psychological tool used to measure the stress load individuals carry based on major life events they have experienced.