Why was the Stanford prison experiment ended early?
Correct answer: D. The participants were taking their roles too seriously
- A. The experimenters got enough data
- B. Too many participants quit
- C. The administration could not longer support it
- D. The participants were taking their roles too seriously
Explanation
The Stanford prison experiment was stopped when the guards and prisoners became deeply absorbed in their assigned roles, creating serious psychological and ethical concerns. The participants’ extreme role involvement made option d the best answer.
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