PSYB10H3 Lecture Notes - Group Polarization, Totalitarianism, Deindividuation
Document Summary
Study behavioural and psychological consequences of becoming prisoner or prison guard. Observe ppl in the drama in jail (either as prisoner or guard); no psychological difference between students assigned as guards or prisoners at the beginning. Guards have to make sure that prisoners have no power while guards have power. Chain on one leg = symbol of loss of freedom. Rebellion broke out on second day but soon crushed. Prisoners were later told that they couldn"t quit = felt helpless and no more rebellion. Prisoner leader acted like a crazy person so he could be released. Prison chaplain said prisoners were like first-timers who were confused. First fought against guards, others broke down emotionally, others were models. 3 types of guards who dictated all of the prisoners actions. Only after reflecting on behaviour did he really feel guilt (guard) Prisoner felt his identity was lost (416 = felt he was just a number)