The 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment Simulated a Mock Prison with Student

Multiple Choice

The 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment simulated a mock prison with student assistants playing the role of prison guards and inmates. What was the primary finding from this experiment with regards to human behavior?

A) Factors internal to the individual are the primary contributors to a particular behavior exhibited during a given situation.
B) Factors external to the individual are the primary contributors to a particular behavior exhibited during a given situation.
C) Internal and external factors equally contribute to a particular behavior exhibited during a given situation.
D) None of the above.