Question

what was true about the guards in zimbardos prison study?
they all stated afterwards that it would have been preferable to play
the role of prisoner.
they sought guidance from dr. zimbardo about how to deal with the
prisoners.
they quickly adapted to their role even to the point of becoming mean
to the prisoners.
they found it difficult to give orders to the prisoners and allowed the
prisoners to run the prison.

Explanation:

Zimbardo's prison study explored how people conform to social roles. Guards quickly adopted their authoritative role, often behaving harshly toward prisoners. The first option is incorrect as guards didn't prefer being prisoners. The second is wrong—guards acted on their own, not seeking Zimbardo's guidance. The fourth is false as guards exerted control, not letting prisoners run the prison. The third option matches the study's findings about guards' role adaptation.

Answer:

C. They quickly adapted to their role even to the point of becoming mean to the prisoners.