What Was One Way in Which the Stanford Prison Experiment

question 50

Multiple Choice

What was one way in which the Stanford prison experiment does not accurately reflect correctional reality?

• A) Officers worked in teams.
• B) The officers were not given any training.
• C) The conditions were freezing.
• D) Inmates were the same race as officers.

Apply the null hypothesis concept in various contexts to test for associations or differences between groups.

Determine the appropriate null hypothesis for given research questions or data analyses.

Calculate expected counts and contributions to chi-square statistics.

Use the Poisson distribution to analyze rare events data.

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Definitions:

Cocaine

Central nervous system stimulant that causes a rush of positive feelings initially but that can lead to impulsiveness, agitation, and anxiety and can cause withdrawal symptoms of exhaustion and depression.

Durham v. United States

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Wyatt v. Stickney

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American Law Institute (ALI) Rule

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