Asked by Clarke McClinton on Sep 23, 2024

Which is NOT characteristic of the Stanford Prison simulation?

A) Randomization was used in the assignment of participants to the roles of prisoner and guard.
B) All participants were volunteers.
C) The simulation demonstrated both the beneficial and harmful consequences of prisons.
D) The simulation ended after six days.

Stanford Prison Simulation

An experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 to study the psychological effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.

Beneficial and Harmful Consequences

The positive and negative outcomes or results that may arise from a specific action, behavior, or decision.

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