In Zimbardo's classic Stanford prison experiment, participants succumbed to the power of
the experiment
the experiment
one example would be if the participants had mental issues, or behavior disorders.
The independent variable is the conditions the participants are assigned to- either the prisoner or the guard. The dependent variable is the participants resulting behavior.
The researchers overseeing the Stanford Prison Experiment had the most influence on the experiment itself. They designed the study, recruited participants, and determined the parameters of the simulation. Their decisions ultimately shaped the outcome of the experiment and its implications.
the Stanford prison experiment
Philip Zambardo
Zimbardo's role in the Stanford Prison Experiment was as Superintendent. He was also the man behind the experiment tracking the changes in personally behavior when people were thrown into their role as a prisoner or a prison guard.
Power makes some people cruel.
many people will uncritically follow the commands of those in authority.
People adopt roles and begin identifying with them very easily
The Stanford prison experiment had been conducted from August 14 to August 20 and was a study of the psychological effects of becoming a prisoner or prison guard. 24 male students were selected with roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison.