Social psych Stanford prison experiment ethics
Explore the ethical implications and controversies surrounding the Stanford prison experiment in social psychology.
Quiz(24 questions)
1. What does informed consent require from researchers?
Terms in this Study Set(24)
Ethical Considerations(12)
Informed Consent
Participants were not fully informed about the extent of the psychological risks involved.
True or False: Participants could withdraw at any time.
False: Participants felt pressured to remain in the study despite distress.
Psychological Harm
Participants experienced significant emotional distress, raising concerns about the impact on their mental health.
Fill in the blank: The study lacked _____ from an ethics review board.
Oversight: No institutional review board approved the study.
Deception in Research
Participants were deceived about the nature of the experiment, which is ethically problematic.
Long-term Effects
The lasting psychological effects on participants raised questions about the study's ethical justification.
Authority vs. Autonomy
The experiment highlighted tension between authority figures and participants' autonomy.
True or False: The experiment was a complete success ethically.
False: It raised numerous ethical concerns regarding treatment of participants.
Researcher Responsibility
Researchers must ensure participant safety; Zimbardo failed in this duty.
Debriefing
Participants were not properly debriefed post-experiment, complicating ethical accountability.
Power Dynamics
The experiment demonstrated how power can corrupt and influence behavior, raising ethical questions.
Comparing Ethics: Traditional Studies vs. Stanford
Traditional studies emphasize participant welfare; the Stanford experiment prioritized results over ethics.
Research Design and Methodology(12)
What was the purpose of the Stanford prison experiment?
To investigate the psychological effects of perceived power by simulating a prison environment.
True or False: The study used real inmates and guards.
False. It used college students assigned roles of guards and prisoners.
Identify a key variable manipulated in the experiment.
The roles assigned: guards vs. prisoners, determining power dynamics.
Fill in the blank: The study was conducted in the basement of ________.
Stanford University.
Comparison: Independent variable vs. dependent variable.
Independent: Role assignment (guard/prisoner). Dependent: Behavioral changes observed.
What method was primarily used in the Stanford prison experiment?
A simulated environment allowing for observational and participatory research.
How long was the Stanford prison experiment supposed to last?
Two weeks.
What was the actual duration of the experiment?
It lasted only six days due to ethical concerns.
Cause → Effect: What caused the rapid behavioral changes in participants?
The environment and assigned roles led to deindividuation and aggression.
What type of study design was used?
A field experiment, combining aspects of both laboratory and natural settings.
True or False: Participants had the right to withdraw at any time.
False. Many were discouraged from leaving, raising ethical concerns.
Identify the sampling method used in the experiment.
Volunteer sampling from college students, creating a non-representative sample.
Questions in this Study Set(24)
1. What does informed consent require from researchers?
2. What was a key characteristic of the participants in the Stanford prison experiment?
3. Which of the following best describes psychological harm in research?
4. Which role had authority in the Stanford prison experiment?
5. Which is NOT a responsibility of researchers in psychological studies?
6. Fill in the blank: The Stanford prison experiment was designed to study the effects of ________ on behavior.
7. True or False: Participants in the Stanford prison experiment felt free to withdraw at any time without consequences.
8. What ethical concern arose from the Stanford prison experiment?
9. What is the significance of debriefing in psychological research?
10. Which of the following best describes the independent variable in the Stanford prison experiment?
11. How did the Stanford prison experiment illustrate the conflict between authority and participant autonomy?
12. What was the primary method of data collection in the Stanford prison experiment?
13. Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of minimizing harm to participants?
14. True or False: The Stanford prison experiment concluded after two weeks as planned.
15. Which of the following was a major ethical concern regarding the Stanford prison experiment?
16. Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the research design used in the Stanford prison experiment?
17. In the context of ethical research, what does oversight refer to?
18. What did the rapid behavioral changes in participants indicate?
19. What is one consequence of deception in research?
20. True or False: Participants were encouraged to express their discomfort during the Stanford prison experiment.
21. How can the Stanford prison experiment be compared to traditional psychological studies in terms of ethics?
22. What type of sampling method was used to recruit participants for the Stanford prison experiment?
23. Which of the following statements about researcher responsibility in the Stanford prison experiment is accurate?
24. Which of the following best describes the dependent variable in the Stanford prison experiment?
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