Discuss the Findings of Zimbardo's Prison Experiment and the Implications

question 51

Essay

Discuss the findings of Zimbardo's prison experiment and the implications concerning the potential behavior of correctional officers.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The tendency of a group to move toward more extreme positions after group discussions, enhancing the initial leanings of the group members.

Counterculture T-shirts

Apparel that features designs or slogans opposing mainstream cultural norms, often used as a form of self-expression or protest.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, standards, or expectations.

Negative In-group

Groups characterized by shared disapproval or rejection of mainstream values or norms, often forming around oppositional identities.