Prison Experiment written assignment
Prison Experiment written assignment
Sociologists have long studied the behavior of people in groups and how behavior changes as the degree of perceived authority and fear increases. Conformity and obedience are two of the main topics that have arisen because of these studies. The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most famous studies on conformity and obedience.
Assignment: write a 2–3-page, double space, 12 font paper that responds to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Step 1: Watch the Experiment. Movie located on Blackboard in your class.
Step 2: Review the APA ethical standards HYPERLINK “https://www.asanet.org/sites/default/files/asa_code_of_ethics-june2018a.pdf” https://www.asanet.org/sites/default/files/asa_code_of_ethics-june2018a.pdf
Step 3: Answer the following questions:
If you were a guard participating in the Stanford Prison Experiment, would type of guard would you have become? Explain why this would be the type of guard you would have become.
If you were a prisoner, how would you have behaved? How sure are you?
Briefly describe each ethical issue, problem, or flaw you found in this experiment and explain why you considered it to be an ethical issue, problem, or flaw
***Research and Review the American Sociological Association (ASA)’s Code of Ethics regarding research ethics 1) Maintain objectivity and integrity in research. 2) Respect the subject’s right to privacy and dignity. 3) Protect subjects from personal harm. 4) Preserve confidentiality. 5) Seek informed consent when data are collected from research participants or when behavior occurs in a private context. 6) Acknowledge research collaboration and assistance. 7) Disclose all source of financial support
This assignment will be due one week from the date of assigned. Send via email to professor at tgrey@@gwcc.commnet.edu
