Which of the Following Conclusions Is Supported by Philip Zimbardo's

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions is supported by Philip Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment?

• A) Situational variables are powerful determinants of behavior.
• B) An individual's personality is more important than situational factors in determining behavior.
• C) Most people remain true to their principles, even when put into psychologically compelling situations.
• D) People do not easily become deindividuated.
• E) One's spiritual beliefs largely determine behavior.

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