The Stanford Prison Experiment: A Controversial Study on Power and Abuse

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Health & Science Psychological concepts Behavioural sciences Psychology Stanford prison experiment Philip Zimbardo Social issues Social psychology Issues in ethics Primate behavior Criminal law

In 1971, Stanford researchers led by Philip Zimbardo simulated a prison to study psychological effects of power dynamics. Funded by the U.S. Navy, the experiment spiraled into abuse, with "guards" turning authoritarian and "prisoners" enduring trauma. Halted after six days, its ethical implications remain debated.

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