Psychology of Social Situations: Conformity, Obedience, and Group Influence

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrated

A
$Personality traits alone determine cruel behavior$
B
$How situations and roles can shape behavior$
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C
$Authority figures have no influence on behavior$
D
$Genetic predisposition fully explains aggressive acts$

Explanation

Controversial study; participants quickly assumed brutal "guard" or distressed "prisoner" roles.

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