Question 57 1 pts What is the main point of the Stanford prison experiment? students cannot be relied upon to act appropriately students cannot be trusted in roles of authority social roles are powerful determinants of human behavior Zimbardo was an unethical researcher Question 58 1 pts Which statement about social psychology is most accurate? People's thoughts and behavior are influenced by individual personality" traits. People's thoughts are influenced by biology while their feelings and behaviors are influenced by social situations People's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by their biology People's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by social situations Question 59 1 pts Which statement about Sternberg's triangular theory of love is most accurate?
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