Which of the Following Conclusions Is Supported by Philip Zimbardo's

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions is supported by Philip Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?

• A) Situational variables are powerful determinants of behavior.
• B) An individual's personality is more important than situational factors in determining behavior.
• C) Most people remain true to their principles, even when put into psychologically compelling situations.
• D) People do not easily become deindividuated.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Design

A research methodology that examines a population, or a representative subset, at a single point in time to make inferences about the population at that time point.

Age Differences

Variations in behaviors, abilities, experiences, or preferences that occur due to differences in individuals' ages.

Short Period

Refers to a brief duration of time, typically used in various contexts to indicate a limited time frame.

Longitudinal

Referring to research or studies that collect data on the same subjects repeatedly over a period of time.