When students were held as "prisoners" in the Stanford prison study, how did they respond during the first days of the experiment? Why did the researchers end the study at Day 6, instead of Day 14 as initially planned?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Most of the "prisoners" became distressed and helpless. Some developed emotional symptoms and physical ailments. One panicked and broke down.
? The "guards" began to enjoy their power and about a third became punitive and harsh.
? The study was ended after six days because of the alarming changes in the students' behavior.
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