Which one of the following is an example of both a flaw in Zimbardo's prison experiment and a contributing factor to deindividuation?

A. All participants wore uniforms, increasing their sense of anonymity.
B. The prisoners were referred to by number, not by name, which made them seem less than human.
C. Students playing roles acted as they thought guards and prisoners acted in real life.
D. The experiment was conducted in a basement, away from the outside world.


Answer: C

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