Apply the Five Stages of Group Development to the Formation

question 84

Essay

Apply the five stages of group development to the formation of the prison guard group in Zimbardo's prison experiment. Discuss how the role perceptions and role expectations would or would not be affected as the group moved from one stage to the next.

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Definitions:

Stroke

A medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing loss of function in parts of the body.

Cortical Lesion

Damage to the outer layer of the brain, known as the cerebral cortex, which can affect various functions depending on its location.

Agnosia

Agnosia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize and identify objects, persons, or sounds, despite having intact sensory capabilities.

Camel

A large desert-dwelling mammal known for its ability to store water in its humps, making it highly adapted to arid environments.