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Peer reviewedCollins, Lynn H. – Teaching of Psychology, 2000
Describes a demonstration that draws parallels between the Zimbardo prison experiment and the impact that assignment to low and high power roles can have on the behavior of men and women. Finds that students rated women as more similar to prisoners (subordinate role) and men as more similar to guards (dominant role). (CMK)
Descriptors: Behavior, College Students, Correctional Institutions, Demonstrations (Educational)
