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Why did Zimbardo and his collaborators (1982) have to terminate their Stanford Prison Study?

AThe experiment was set in a real prison with real prisoners, which raised a fierce human rights debate

BThe prisoners increasingly showed signs of individual and group disintegration

CThe guards were not prepared to harass, humiliate and intimidate the prisoners

DThe participants were not conforming to their roles

Correct answer

B. The prisoners increasingly showed signs of individual and group disintegration

Explanation

The correct answer is The prisoners increasingly showed signs of individual and group disintegration.

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