The Experiment by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 Was Believed to Support

question 13

Multiple Choice

The experiment by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 was believed to support the notion that:

• A) prisons have little effect on how inmates or guards react
• B) prisons are capable of creating a therapeutic environment
• C) unhealthy guards create hostile prison environments
• D) prisons are inherently corrupt

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