Analyze and discuss its historical impact, and its influence on social psychology today.

Analyze and discuss its historical impact, and its influence on social psychology today.

Study 2: Bystander Intervention in Emergencies (Darley & Latane, 1968)

Darley, J. M., & Latan, B. (1968). Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 8(4), 377-383. http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=16645191&site=eds-live&scope=site

Study 4: A Pirandellian Prison (Zimbardo et al., 1973)

Zimbardo, P. G., Haney, C., Banks, C., & Jaffe, D. (1973, April 8). A Pirandellian prison: The mind is a formidable jailer. New York Times Magazine,pp. 38-60. http://www.prisonexp.org/pdf/pirandellian.pdf

Question: For Studies 2 or 4

1. Briefly describe the problem (or research question), the hypothesis, the procedure (participants, methods), and the results of the study.

2. Do you see any potential problems with this study, i.e., methodological issues, ethical concerns, etc.?

3. Do you agree with the authors’ conclusions? Are there other factors we should consider?

4. In your opinion, could this study be repeated today and with the same results? Why or why not?

5. From what you know of social psychology or other pertinent psychology topics, why might this study have been important?

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