Zimbardo maintained that the Abu Ghraib fiasco was a product of ________.

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Zimbardo's theory of the situationist perspective posits that individuals' behaviors are greatly affected by the situation they are in, rather than solely relying on their individual personality or character traits. He argued that the situational forces present at Abu Ghraib, such as the dehumanizing environment, lack of proper training, and perceived lack of accountability, contributed greatly to the abusive behaviors of the soldiers. Therefore, the best choice is situational forces (B).

Zimbardo Maintained That the Abu Ghraib Fiasco Was a Product