The fact that guards in the Stanford Prison study did not use their actual names,did not know that they were being observed,and wore reflective sunglasses that prevented direct eye contact all suggest that a key role in producing the results obtained in this experiment was _____________ .

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Deindividuation involves losing a sense of individual identity and adopting the norms and behaviors of a group, often facilitated by anonymity and a lack of personal responsibility. In the Stanford Prison study, the guards' use of false names and reflective sunglasses likely contributed to them feeling more anonymous and less accountable for their actions, leading to deindividuated behavior such as aggression towards the prisoners.

The Fact That Guards in the Stanford Prison Study Did