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• Duration: The experiment was planned to last two weeks but was terminated after six days due to ethical concerns.

Slide 4: Implicit Expectations

• Conformity to social roles: Participants quickly adopted the roles of prisoners and guards, exhibiting behaviors consistent with those roles.
• Implicit norms of obedience: Guards felt obligated to follow orders, even if those orders were harmful or unethical.
• Implicit norms of submission: Prisoners felt powerless and submissive, accepting the abuse and mistreatment imposed by the guards.

Slide 5: Explicit Expectations

• Compliance with orders: Guards were instructed to maintain order and discipline within the prison.
• Obedience to authority: Prisoners were expected to follow the rules and regulations set by the guards.
• Explicit norms of behavior: Both guards and prisoners were given clear guidelines about how they were expected to behave.

Slide 6: Deindividuation, Disinhibition, and Anonymity

• Deindividuation: The guards, particularly when wearing uniforms and sunglasses, felt anonymous and less accountable for their actions.
• Disinhibition: This anonymity led to a decrease in inhibitions, allowing guards to engage in aggressive and abusive behavior.
• Anonymity: The prisoners' lack of individuality and their exposure to dehumanizing treatment contributed to their passive acceptance of abuse.

Slide 7: Group Influence on Individuals

• Social contagion: The behavior of one guard or prisoner could influence the behavior of others.
• Groupthink: The guards may have developed a shared belief system that justified their actions.
• Bystander effect: The prisoners may have felt less inclined to resist abuse due to the presence of other prisoners.

Slide 8: Individual Influence on the Group

• Leadership: The behavior of the guards, particularly those in leadership positions, could shape the overall atmosphere of the prison.
• Deviance: Individuals who challenged the status quo or refused to conform could have influenced the group dynamics.
• Social loafing: Some prisoners may have been less likely to resist abuse due to the belief that others would take action.

Slide 9: Conclusion

• Summary of key findings: Recap the main points discussed in the presentation.
• Implications for future research: Suggest areas for further study to better understand the factors that contribute to obedience, conformity, and group behavior.

Sample Answer

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title: The Stanford Prison Experiment: A Case Study in Obedience, Conformity, and Group Dynamics
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Slide 2: Introduction

• Purpose of the presentation: To analyze the Stanford Prison Experiment and its implications for understanding obedience, conformity, and group behavior.
• Overview of the presentation: Provide a brief outline of the topics to be covered.

Slide 3: Summary of the Stanford Prison Experiment

• Goal: To investigate the psychological effects of perceived power and powerlessness within a simulated prison environment.
• Research methods: Participants were randomly assigned to the roles of prisoners and guards and placed in a mock prison setting.
• Population: Male college students, psychologically screened to be healthy and emotionally stable.