Stanford Prison Experiment Insights

The video discusses the Stanford Prison Study by Philip Zimbardo, where college-aged males were assigned roles of prisoners or guards. The study, intended to last two weeks, was stopped after six days due to mistreatment and emotional breakdowns. It highlights the power of situational influences but also faces criticism for ethical and methodological flaws. The video emphasizes the need for nuanced understanding and skepticism in interpreting such studies.

Who conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Stanley Milgram

• Philip Zimbardo

• Solomon Asch

• Albert Bandura

What roles were participants assigned in the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Leaders and Followers

• Teachers and Learners

• Prisoners and Guards

• Doctors and Patients

What was the main reason for the early termination of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Lack of funding

• Participants' boredom

• Mistreatment of prisoners

• Technical issues

What psychological effect did the prison environment have on the participants?

• Emotional breakdowns

• Increased intelligence

• Improved social skills

• Heightened creativity

What does the term 'demand characteristics' refer to in the context of the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• Participants acting according to perceived expectations

• The physical setup of the experiment

• The duration of the experiment

• Participants' natural behavior

Why does Peter Gray criticize the inclusion of the Stanford Prison Experiment in textbooks?

• It was not conducted at a university

• It demonstrated demand characteristics rather than situational power

• It was too expensive

• It was too short

What is a major critique of classic social psychology studies like the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• They are too expensive

• They are too long

• They involve too many participants

• They lack ethical and methodological rigor

What is one reason these classic studies remain popular despite their flaws?

• They involve famous psychologists

• They are inexpensive to conduct

• They present engaging narratives

• They are easy to replicate

What should be maintained when evaluating studies like the Stanford Prison Experiment?

• A belief in all findings

• A focus on entertainment

• A dismissive attitude

• A skeptical and nuanced view

What aspect of psychological issues do classic studies often oversimplify?

• The need for large sample sizes

• The role of technology

• The complexity of individual differences

• The importance of funding