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What lasting impact did the Stanford Prison Experiment have on psychological research?
It raised ethical concerns about psychological distress in studies and blurred the lines between experiment and simulation/drama
What ethical controversies arose from the Stanford Prison Experiment?
Psychological abuse of participants, evidence of influence on guards' behavior, and exaggerated responses from participants
What measures did the guards take on the second day when prisoners rebelled?
Used fire extinguishers and removed beds
What was the main aim of the Stanford Prison Experiment?
To study the influence of assigned roles on behavior
What types of activities did the guards enforce on prisoners?
Activities included jumping jacks, push-ups, and degrading tasks
What year was the movie detailing the Stanford Prison Experiment released?
2015
How were the participants of the Stanford Prison Experiment chosen?
70 applicants were interviewed, and 24 were chosen based on mental health and stability
What tasks were prisoners required to perform during the experiment?
Tasks included writing letters and pleading to the parole board
How much were participants paid per day in the Stanford Prison Experiment?
$15/day
Why was the experiment terminated early after only six days?
It ended after Zimbardo's girlfriend intervened, highlighting the rapid onset of abusive behavior
What was one of the notable incidents of abuse that occurred on the first day?
A guard hit a prisoner
What did Carlo Prescott claim about the abuse tactics used in the experiment?
He claimed many abusive tactics were premeditated
Who conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment, and where?
Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University
Describe the setup of the mock prison used in the experiment.
A Stanford basement was converted into a prison, prisoners were arrested, booked, fingerprinted, strip-searched, and assigned numbers for anonymity
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