2006-12-30 23:34:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Wearing the uniform solidified their understanding of themselves as prison guards. Instead of wearing regular clothing, which may have reminded them that they were really just normal students recruited for an experiment, the uniforms helped them feel that they really were guards.
If you haven't watched the video of this experiment, I would highly recommend doing so. It is absolutely amazing
2006-12-31 02:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right, beetle. even zimbardo later explained that the uniforms they had gave them the security of performing a very specific role: that of a guardian, who has authority over the inmates. the experiment was therefore that groundbreaking as it put a great questionmark over the concept of personality. is a situation more powerful than our personality? what remains constant no matter the role we have to play in life?hmmm...
2006-12-31 01:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by vax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they conformed to a steriotypical idea that they thought of that role that came with the uniform, if they had no uniform they could possibly act different as they are all dressed like normal people and if tested in a country where they didn't use this type of uniform but understood the experimental conditions it may also change the reaction participants
2007-01-01 03:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by angel2cool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It made them feel powerful and the power went to their heads. Even though they started as equals, being put into such a position of power they readily accepted it and began to abuse it. Along with the reflective sunglasses they were given so the inmates could not see their eyes, it enhanced their feeling of control and separation from the others as people.
2006-12-30 23:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by Crazy Blue Beetle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it made them to believe in the power and be naughty
2006-12-31 01:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by Cherry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋