Evaluation of Zimbardo's study

Question 1

Zimbardo’s study broke several ethical guidelines. Why is this a problem (Example)

Answer 1

Protection from harm as one patient was subject to a psychological break down after 48 hours.

Question 2

Zimbardo’s study broke several ethical guidelines. Why is this a problem (Explanation)

Answer 2

Cannot be replicable as its unethical

Question 3

Zimbardo’s study affected the way American prisons were run. Why is this a strength (Example)

Answer 3

Juveniles’ accused of federal crimes no longer housed before trial with adult prisoners. Zimbardo found they conformed to their role (deindividuation)

Question 4

Zimbardo’s study affected the way American prisons were run. Why is this a strength (Explanation)

Answer 4

Real world application as it has been generalised to US prisons and improved them

Question 5

Zimbardo’s study: harmful treatment of participants led to more controlled guidelines. Why is this a strength (Example)

Answer 5

Harmful treatment by guards (made to clean the toilets with bare hands)

Question 6

Zimbardo’s study: harmful treatment of participants led to more controlled guidelines. Why is this a strength (Explanation)

Answer 6

Formal recognition of ethical guidelines by APA. Studies must undergo extensive review to protect participants from harm.