In the Stanford Prison Study, the Prisoners and Guards

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the Stanford Prison study, the prisoners and guards

• A)were randomly assigned to be prisoners and guards.
• B)were selected to be either prisoners and guards based on personality profiles.
• C)chose which role, prisoner and guard, they would play.
• D)were training to become prison guards when they went through this simulation.

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Definitions:

Autarky

A situation where a country or economy is self-sufficient and does not engage in international trade or relies on imports.

Comparative Advantage

An economic principle that states a country or individual can produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others.

Consumption Point

A specific point on a consumer’s budget constraint that shows the combination of different goods or services they will consume to maximize utility.

Wheat

A cereal grain considered a staple food in many parts of the world, used to make products like bread, pasta, and cereal, among others.