The apex of the Stanford prison experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971, occurred when the psychological effects of the simulated prison environment led to extreme behavior among participants. Guards began to exhibit abusive and authoritarian behavior, while prisoners experienced severe emotional distress and dehumanization. This culminated in a situation where the welfare of participants became critically compromised, prompting the study to be terminated after only six days instead of the planned two weeks. The experiment highlighted the powerful influence of situational factors on human behavior and raised ethical concerns regarding psychological research.
The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted by psychologist Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University.
They felt as if they were truly prisoners (Apex)
the Stanford prison experiment
In Zimbardo's classic Stanford prison experiment, participants succumbed to the power of
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.
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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.
students acting like guards and prisoners
Power makes some people cruel.
the social context
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the experiment