35. The Zimbardo prison study is so important to the understanding of social psy

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35. The Zimbardo prison study is so important to the understanding of social psychology because it A. the extent that persuasion could be used to change prisoner behavior B. provided an example of the cunditions in which prisoners would get along with each other. C. showed the poor living conditions of prisoners in prisons at the time. D. demonstrated how powerful taking on a social role can be to bchavior. 36. According to the textbook and lectures, which is the most frequently occurring psychological disorder, affecting approximately 20% of people in at least one point of her life? A. major depressive disorder B. social anxiety disorder C. post-traumatic stress disorder D. obsessive-compulsive disorder 37. In the social psychology section we spent a lot of time looking at the three really well- known studics in psychology by Zimbardo, Asch, and Milgram. What did you think of the sludics? 38. Do you think the Zimbardo'Milgram/Asch studies would tind the same results if we repeaicd the studies today? Why? 39. This one is an important question to me: IDo you fecl as though you learned anything from taking this coursc? Please answer honestly as any answer will get you full credit for the qucstion.

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35. demonstrating how powerful taking on a social role can be on behavior. as the findings indicate that teh guards and prisoners settled into their role within a short period of time.

36. post traumatic stress disorder. as stress can exceed a certain level at any time and hence it can lead to atleast 20% of people suffering from it at some poibt of time.

37. all 3 of them define the social behaviors and specially the conformity. zimbards experiment shows the conformity and its extent to the social roles by the individuals whereas the other 2 i.e. asch and milgram experiment showed the conformity to the group and change of perception or ideas to conform and be with it so that you are accepted in the society

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