Video 1 Discussion – The Sanford Prison Experiment
Video 1 Assignment
Use what you have learned from your reading to get a clear understanding of The Sanford Prison Experiment. Watch the video and answer the following questions. Respond to a fellow classmate about how you felt after reviewing the video (5 points). Your response must be at least 5 complete sentences of substance.
1. What year was the Stanford Prison experiment conducted? (1 point)
2. Where was the experiment conducted? (1 point)
3. What was the purpose of the research? (1 point)
4. When you are unable to see someone’s eyes what effect does it have on the observer? (5 points)
5. Was the Stanford Prison experiment research ethical? (1 point)
6. For what reason(s) has the study been criticized? (5 points)
7. How much was each participant promised to be paid? (1 point)
8. What groups or institutions according to the video typically use the degradation process? (2 points)
9. What was the original proposed duration of the experiment? (1 point)
10. Why did Prisoner 416 go on a hunger strike and what was the result of his rebellion? (1 point)
11. How did the prisoners vote regarding the release of Prisoner 416? Explain the rules, etc. for the vote. (1 point)
12. By_________ day _________prisoners had broken down and had been released; and why did Dr. Philip Zimbardo stop the experiment? (5 points)
The Sanford Prison Experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_LKzEqlPto