Zimbardo (1973): Methodological Evaluation & Ethical Issues

Which research method was used by Zimbardo in his famous (1973) SPE?

• Field Experiment

• Interview

• Case Study

• Lab Experiment

Which of the following apply to a Lab Experiment?

• IV is maniulated

• DV is measured

• EV are minimised as much as posisble

• All of the above

Which of the following are considered weaknesses of a Lab Experiment? (Tick all that apply).

• High levels of control

• Experimenter Bias

• Standardised Procedure

• Demand Characteristics

• Lacks Ecological Validity

Which of the following are considered strengths of a Lab Experiment? (Tick all that apply).

• Cause and Effect Relationship

• Artificial Setting

• Reliability

• Quantitative Data

What term is being described: Extent to which the experimental situation is similar to situations people are likely to encounter outside of the experiment.

• Ecological Validity

• Experimental Realism

• Internal Validity

• Mundane Realism

Which ethical issues arose in Zimbardo's SPE?

• Fully Informed Consent

• Right to Withdraw

• Deception

• Participant Protection

• All of the Above