When the Social Psychologists Who Designed the Two-Week Prison Study

question 145

True/False

When the social psychologists who designed the two-week prison study decided to end it after six days, most of the guards were disappointed.

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Role Dynamics

The study of how roles evolve, intersect, and interact within social and organizational contexts, impacting individual behaviors and group outcomes.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing behaviors and attitudes.

Informal Status System

The unspoken, unofficial hierarchy within an organization or group, often based on respect, expertise, or social affiliations rather than formal roles.

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