AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
Zimbardo's Stanford prison experiment is best known for demonstrating
A.the power of assigned roles and situations
B.the stability of personality
C.obedience to authority
D.line-judgment conformity
Explanation
Core Concept
College students became brutal 'guards' within days — roles shaped behavior, though the study's ethics and conclusions are heavily criticized.
Correct Answer
Athe power of assigned roles and situations
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