What sort of training were the "guards" in the Stanford Prison Experiment given?
A. They were given a guard uniform and told to act as a guard.
B. They watched films of actual prison guards at work.
C. They watched the movie "Cool Hand Luke."
D. They were given a prison guard training manual to read.
Answer: A
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