Zimbardo attributed the behavior of the subjects in his "Stanford Prison Study" to
A)his leadership behavior.
B)the roles the subjects played.
C)the personality traits of prisoners.
D)failures to process relevant information.

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Zimbardo attributed the behavior of the subjects to the roles they played as either prisoners or guards, and how these roles influenced their behavior and attitudes. He argued that the power imbalance in the situation created a toxic atmosphere that encouraged abusive behavior.

Zimbardo Attributed the Behavior of the Subjects in His "Stanford