In the Stanford prison study, male college students agreed to participate in a two-week experiment to discover what would happen when they took on the roles of prisoners and guards. How did those assigned the role of "prisoner" respond?
a. Within a short time the prisoners became distressed and felt helpless, developing emotional symptoms and physical ailments.
b. About five percent of the guards became tyrannical, so prisoners were slow in obeying their orders.
c. Prisoners cooperated with the 90 percent of the guards tried to be "tough but fair.".
d. The study was conducted in an unused wing of a real prison; therefore, the realistic atmosphere enhanced the role behavior of prisoners and guards.
Answer: a
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