Fill in the Blank
The prisoners were stripped of their __________ and given numbers instead.
Identity
Stripping someone of identity or humanity
Dehumanization
How long was the experiment originally supposed to last?
2 Weeks
Elphaba is known for her unique color, which becomes a major symbol of her identity and how others treat her.
green
The name of the professor who conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment
Phillip Zimbardo
The guards used ___________ tactics to turn prisoners against one another.
Psychological
Going along with group norms/roles
Conformity
What university conducted the study?
Stanford University
What word is used on TikTok to describe a cheaper version of a name-brand item that looks or works the same?
A dupe
How much were students paid per day to participate in the Stanford Prison Experiment?
$15/day or $300
A major turning point was the __________ that happened on Day 2.
Rebellion
A research study that observes human behavior in social contexts
How long did the experiment actually last?
6 days
In the 2025 film Sinners, this actor plays both of the twin brothers named Smoke and Stack.
Michael B. Jordan
Which item was taken away from prisoners during the rebellion as punishment.
Zimbardo stopped being a researcher and started acting like a __________.
Prison Superintendent
This term refers to a person’s sense of right and wrong
Morality
What object did guards use to control prisoners during the rebellion?
Fire Extinguisher
This annual fashion event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is known for its over-the-top celebrity outfits that follow a themed dress code.
Met Gala
What happened to prisoner #8612 before he was finally released.
went into emotional distress (mental breakdown)
How were the guards and prisoners assigned their role?
coin flip
The teacher/student and guard/prisoner relationships are examples of this social structure where one person or group has more control, influence, or authority over another.
Power Dynamics
the psychological process where people begin to act out of character—sometimes in harmful ways—when placed in extreme roles or situations, as explained by Philip Zimbardo in his book.
The Lucifer Effect
What word describes when someone tries to make you question your reality by constantly denying your experience, often making you feel “crazy”?
gaslighting
What year did the experiment take place?
1971