Which Is NOT Characteristic of the Stanford Prison Simulation

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT characteristic of the Stanford Prison simulation?

• A) Randomization was used in the assignment of participants to the roles of prisoner and guard.
• B) All participants were volunteers.
• C) The simulation demonstrated both the beneficial and harmful consequences of prisons.
• D) The simulation ended after six days.

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