Of the Following,which Conclusion Is BEST Supported by the Zimbardo

question 118

Multiple Choice

Of the following,which conclusion is BEST supported by the Zimbardo prison study?

• A) Crowding tends to inhibit positive social behavior and escalate violent behavior.
• B) People often act as they are expected to act rather than acting on their own personal beliefs.
• C) People will follow authority figures even if they are asked to do unspeakable things.
• D) Social pressure from small groups has a more pervasive impact than does social pressure from larger groups.

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire whenever an animal performs an action, such as stretching out its arm or reaching toward a target, and also whenever the animal watches another performing the same action.

Tongue Movements

The motion and actions of the tongue, which are essential for various functions such as speaking, eating, and swallowing.

Frightening Facial Expression

A facial expression typically identified by widened eyes, raised eyebrows, and other facial movements that convey fear or horror.

Mirror Neurons

Specialized neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another. This mirroring process is thought to be essential for understanding others' actions and intentions.