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5-1 Activity Journal

5-1 Activity Journal

Q Overview As we have learned, many prominent psychologists and theorists have worked hard to devise ways to define and measure components of personality and personality traits under the premise that personality is stable and can be predictable. But what happens when people behave in an unpredictable manner? How do we predict the unpredictable? In Module Three, as part of the trait-based approach to personality, you were introduced to the idea that personality states are temporary, dynamic, and can be induced by external stimuli, including drugs or environmental stressors. The variability of personality states has brought about what psychologists term the person-situation debate. You will investigate this controversy in more detail in this assignment. Prompt After reading the Shapiro Library articles, Psychologist Stanley Milgram Begins Obedience-to-Authority Experiments, Stanford Prison Experiment, and Moving Personality Beyond the Person-Situation Debate, use the Module Five Activity Template Word Document to answer the following questions in about 2 to 5 sentences each. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: • Analyzing Psychological Experiments o Describe the major takeaways from the Milgram experiments. o Describe the major takeaways from the Stanford prison experiment. o Describe the ethical implications of these experiments. • Implications of the Person-Situation Debate o Describe examples of behaviors that highlight trait-based stability in the workplace or school. o Describe examples of behaviors that highlight personality states in the workplace or school. o Explain how your perspectives on your interactions with others might be impacted by the person-situation debate. o In Module Three, you were asked the extent to which you thought personality could change over time. Explain whether your response to that question has changed or stayed the same as a result of studying the person-situation debate. Guidelines for Submission Submit your completed Module Five Activity Template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

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The Milgram Experiment was to study if individuals are willing to follow orders if those orders are not aligned with their own values and morals. This experiment used participants who were asked to hit or torture others. While there was no actual harm that was inflicted, the participants were shocked. This experiment tested persuasive nature of the people. The Stanford Prison experiment was to mock the environment of an actual prison. The intention behind the study was to see the physical and mental reaction of the prisoners under an oppressive mock prison environment. After just 6 days, the experiment was shut down by the Principal of the college of the participants because the oppression and mistreatment was far beyond the limitations.