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The Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971, delves into the psychology of conformity, authority, and social roles. It showcases how situational factors can dramatically alter behavior, leading to authoritarian and submissive actions among participants. The experiment's ethical issues and methodological flaws have sparked significant debate and led to stricter research guidelines.
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Conformity is the process by which individuals align their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group
Situational Variables
The Stanford Prison Experiment revealed the extent to which situational variables can shape behavior
Assigned Roles
The experiment showed how assigned roles can have a profound impact on behavior
The Stanford Prison Experiment has been subject to extensive scrutiny for its methodological flaws and ethical breaches
Authority refers to the power or control that one person or group has over others
The experiment aimed to investigate the power of authority in a controlled setting
The experiment highlighted the ease with which individuals can adopt roles that lead to oppressive behavior
Social psychology is the study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social situations
The experiment showed that environmental and social pressures can have a significant effect on behavior
The experiment raised concerns about the ethical treatment of participants and has led to stricter guidelines in psychological research
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Definition of Conformity
Process where individuals match attitudes, beliefs, behaviors to group norms.
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Conformity's Role in Society
Influences personal actions, societal dynamics; essential for social interaction.
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Zimbardo's Experiment Focus
Examined adaptation to prisoner/guard roles, impact on behavior in simulated prison.
