Zimbardo Interpreted the Results of His Simulated Prison Study as an Indication

question 42

Multiple Choice

Zimbardo interpreted the results of his simulated prison study as an indication of the

• A)powerful influence of social roles on people.
• B)tendency to show compassion to people in need.
• C)weakness of social pressure in some situations.
• D)tendency to displace aggression.

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Definitions:

Policy Rules

Guidelines or protocols that dictate the actions of an organization or government in specific situations to achieve desired outcomes.

Laffer Curve

A theory that suggests there exists an optimal tax rate which maximizes government revenue without deterring economic growth, demonstrating the trade-off between tax rates and taxable income.

Tax Rates

Tax rates are the percentages at which an individual or corporation is taxed, varying by income level, economic activity, or type of good.

Tax Revenues

The financial earnings governments receive through taxing.