Why did Zimbardo have to cancel his prison experiment after only a few days, despite planning for it to run for two weeks?

A. Students playing guards became too verbally and physically abusive to the students playing prisoners.
B. The institutional review board found out about Zimbardo's questionable methods.
C. Students playing prisoners staged a rebellion and took control of the mock prison from the guards.
D. Several students began presenting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.


Answer: A

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