How did the guards in the Stanford Prison Experiment begin to develop their behavior over time?

They created their own methods of control, becoming increasingly abusive

How do authority and group dynamics influence individual behavior, according to Zimbardo’s research?

Shape behavior by enforcing conformity to norms and obedience to authority

What psychological transformation occurs in individuals who behave contrary to their moral beliefs?

They internalize their roles and conform to the system’s demands

What is moral disengagement?

The ways people justify unethical behavior to avoid moral accountability

What is Zimbardo’s definition of the "System"?

An enduring framework that includes norms and historical context

What happens when a system becomes autonomous?

It operates independently of its founders and becomes self-perpetuating

How did the presence of external visitors impact the Stanford Prison Experiment?

Visitors were shocked at first but later normalized the guards' abuse.

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How did the guards in the Stanford Prison Experiment begin to develop their behavior over time?
They began to feel sorry for the prisoners and tried to protect them
They became more lenient and forgiving towards the prisoners
They followed the rules without deviation
They created their own methods of control, becoming increasingly abusive
2
How do authority and group dynamics influence individual behavior, according to Zimbardo’s research?
Shape behavior by enforcing conformity to norms and obedience to authority
They encourage people to act independently of others' expectations
They play no significant role in influencing behavior
They increase individual autonomy and moral decision-making
3
What psychological transformation occurs in individuals who behave contrary to their moral beliefs?
They experience guilt and remorse
They reject the system and its authority
They become more self-aware of their actions
They internalize their roles and conform to the system’s demands
4
What is moral disengagement?
The process of accepting responsibility for unethical behavior
The emotional distress caused by immoral actions
The ways people justify unethical behavior to avoid moral accountability
The act of confronting unethical behavior in others
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What is Zimbardo’s definition of the "System"?
The individual actions of participants in an experiment
A temporary situation that influences behavior
A set of rules imposed by authority figures
An enduring framework that includes norms and historical context
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What happens when a system becomes autonomous?
It dissolves and stops influencing individual behavior
It operates independently of its founders and becomes self-perpetuating
It loses all influence over individual behavior
It relies heavily on the original creators or authorities for guidance
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How did the presence of external visitors impact the Stanford Prison Experiment?
Visitors strengthened the moral actions of both guards and prisoners
Visitors had no effect on the behavior of guards or prisoners
Visitors were shocked at first but later normalized the guards' abuse.
Visitors always intervened to stop the abusive behavior

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