students acting like guards and prisoners
the Stanford prison experiment
In Zimbardo's classic Stanford prison experiment, participants succumbed to the power of
The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted by psychologist Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University.
Philip Zimbardo was the lead researcher in the Stanford prison experiment, which he designed and supervised. He played a significant role in shaping the study's methodology and overseeing its implementation.
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.
1963
hypothesis
Power makes some people cruel.
the social context
the experiment
the experiment
The Stanford prison experiment showed how situational factors, such as the role people are assigned, can greatly influence human behavior. It demonstrated the power of social roles and the potential for individuals to exhibit abusive behavior when placed in positions of authority. Additionally, it highlighted the importance of ethical considerations in psychological research.