Psychological Study Quiz

What was the infamous psychological study conducted at Stanford University?

• The Milgram Experiment

• The Stanford Prison Experiment

• The Psychology of Evil Study

• The Zimbardo Study

Who led the Stanford Prison Experiment at Stanford University?

• Ben Blum

• Dr. Philip Zimbardo

• Dr. Jared Bartels

• Dr. Michael Stevens

What year did the Stanford Prison Experiment take place?

• 1965

• 1971

• 1980

• 1995

How many volunteers participated in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• 6

• 12

• 18

• 24

What was the conclusion drawn by Dr. Philip Zimbardo from the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Evil is inherent in all individuals

• People are inherently good

• Evil can be influenced by the environment and situation

• Evil is caused by genetics

What was the main criticism of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Lack of funding

• Ethical concerns

• Inaccurate data

• Short duration

What did the participants in the study believe they were actually studying?

• Human behavior in a simulated environment

• Problem-solving in the dark

• The effects of power dynamics

• The psychology of authority figures

What was the primary factor that influenced the behavior of the participants in the study?

• Anonymity

• Depersonalization

• Power

• Demand characteristics

What did the participants believe was the purpose of the study?

• To test their problem-solving skills

• To study the effects of darkness on behavior

• To investigate the psychology of authority

• To examine the impact of power dynamics

What was the outcome of the study conducted by Michael Stevens and Dr. Jared Bartels?

• Participants demanded to leave

• Participants showed signs of distress

• Participants remained non-aggressive

• Participants exhibited aggressive behavior