What Was the Main Finding of Zimbardo's Prison Study

question 74

Multiple Choice

What was the main finding of Zimbardo's prison study?

• A) Regular techniques are not effective in changing the attitudes of prisoners.
• B) The prison experience makes inmates more likely to reject attitude-change attempts.
• C) Social situations can have a powerful influence on behavior.
• D) Prison reform should include more opportunity for self-expression.

Differentiate between elastic, unit-elastic, and inelastic demand.

Analyze factors that influence the elasticity of demand for goods and services.

Calculate and interpret the cross elasticity of demand.

Calculate and interpret the income elasticity of demand.

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Definitions:

Conscious Control

The deliberate use of one's awareness to regulate and direct one's thoughts, actions, or emotions.

High-Level

Refers to abstract, complex or strategic thinking or reasoning that involves comprehensive analysis or synthesis of information.

Low-Level

Pertaining to basic or rudimentary aspects of a process or operation, often without involving complexities.

Autonomy

The quality or state of being self-governing; the ability to make one's own choices and decisions independently.