Haney,Banks and Zimbardo Designed a Simulated Prison to Measure

question 21

Multiple Choice

Haney,Banks and Zimbardo designed a simulated prison to measure

• A) the dispositional hypothesis
• B) the degree of violence that prison guards innately have
• C) the situational hypothesis
• D) how violent inmates can be subdued

Recognize the importance of culture in shaping human behavior and mental processes.

Comprehend the principles of natural selection and their application to psychology.

Recognize the role of behavior genetics in understanding individual differences.

Understand the contributions of positive psychology to the study of happiness and human flourishing.

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Definitions:

Socialization Strategies

Approaches or methods used by organizations to integrate and acculturate new employees into the workplace culture and norms.

Organizational Culture

The shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that guide the behavior of individuals within an organization and give it a distinct personality.

Positive

A characteristic or attribute that denotes optimism, constructiveness, or a beneficial nature in a situation or in an individual’s demeanor.

Culture Adaptation

The process of adjusting and adapting to a culture different from one's own, often involving learning new behaviors, norms, and values.