According to Zimbardo, why would U.S. soldiers abuse the prisoners they were ordered to guard?
a. The soldiers were a few "bad apples."
b. The situation of being a prison guard was a "bad barrel."
c. The prisoners were rioting.
d. The soldiers were extremely racist.
Answer: B
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