Question

What actual event could have been predicted based on the results of zimbardo's classic prisoner study at stanford university? the prisoner break at attica prison in new york the events in waco, texas, in which followers of a cult were killed by government agents. the events at abu gharib prison in iraq. the attacks on the world trade center on september 11, 2001?

Answer 1

The prisoner revolt at Attica prison in New York. Based on his study, Zimbardo concluded that prison uses intimidation and fear to break the mental wills of inmates. Because of this, prisoners, as a result of their treatment, often felt less than human because they were denied simple freedoms and liberties. The inmates of Attica prison revolted against the guards. When negotiating with the police, the inmates demanded better living conditions and basic human rights.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) the events at Abu Gharib prison in Iraq.

The actual event could have been predicted based on the results of Zimbardo's classic prisoner study at Stanford University is the events at Abu Gharib prison in Iraq.

Zimbardo's classic prisoner study at Stanford University revealed how social roles influence our behavior. It was conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971, professor of Stanford University. It was used to illustrate the theory of Cognitive Dissonance and the power of authority.

The abuse scandal in Abu Gharib prison in Iraq (2003) depicted soldiers abusing detainees. Eleven US soldiers were convicted for crimes committed against prisoners.