The main point of the Zimbardo experiment was to:

A. Reveal the extent of obedience among law enforcement personnel.
B. Show that African American men were more susceptible to syphilis than Caucasian men.
C. Show that prison corrections officers are often selected for aggressive traits.
D. Show that the prison situation itself brings out "guard" and "prisoner" behaviors and feelings.
E. Show that prison situations generate "situational homosexuality" even among self-identified heterosexuals.


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Research on TV images indicates that female characters are _______ than male characters

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