Stanford Prison Study
the stanford prison study
What was the experiment trying to achieve?
This experiment was designed to depict how various situations can affect the behaviour and mindset of an individual. Within an extremely short timeframe it was evident that the mindset of the “prisoners” in this experiment was entirely altered to the point where they truly felt as though they were in jail. This experiment also indirectly indicated how power corrupts, as the “guards” also experienced an altered mindset.
What were some of the results of the experiment?
This experiment demonstrated how negative environments can affect the mental and emotional stability of individuals. Many of the “prisoners” suffered from severe anxiety, as well as began to exhibit behaviours …show more content…
Despite this experiment being ended early, there were still four individuals who had to leave prior to this due to exhibiting dangerous mental symptoms, at which point it was deemed unsafe for them to continue to participate in this experiment. Many of the guards also reported psychological issues, as they came to struggle with guilt from their actions during this experiment.
Where the results different from any similar experiments (Zimbardo’s at Stanford)? How?
The Milgram experiment led to similar results, as it was designed to demonstrate the level of obedience that individuals will provide in response to who they perceive to be an authoritative figure. The study produced shocking results, indicating that 65% of people would be willing to issue at 300 volt shock to an innocent individual if they were encouraged to do so by an authoritative figure. Although the Milgram experiment was designed to produce a different type of results, both experiments were manifested as a method to depict the relationship between average human beings and authoritative figures.
Did the fact that it was filmed affect the scientific nature of the
What was the experiment trying to achieve?
This experiment was designed to depict how various situations can affect the behaviour and mindset of an individual. Within an extremely short timeframe it was evident that the mindset of the “prisoners” in this experiment was entirely altered to the point where they truly felt as though they were in jail. This experiment also indirectly indicated how power corrupts, as the “guards” also experienced an altered mindset.
What were some of the results of the experiment?
This experiment demonstrated how negative environments can affect the mental and emotional stability of individuals. Many of the “prisoners” suffered from severe anxiety, as well as began to exhibit behaviours …show more content…
Despite this experiment being ended early, there were still four individuals who had to leave prior to this due to exhibiting dangerous mental symptoms, at which point it was deemed unsafe for them to continue to participate in this experiment. Many of the guards also reported psychological issues, as they came to struggle with guilt from their actions during this experiment.
Where the results different from any similar experiments (Zimbardo’s at Stanford)? How?
The Milgram experiment led to similar results, as it was designed to demonstrate the level of obedience that individuals will provide in response to who they perceive to be an authoritative figure. The study produced shocking results, indicating that 65% of people would be willing to issue at 300 volt shock to an innocent individual if they were encouraged to do so by an authoritative figure. Although the Milgram experiment was designed to produce a different type of results, both experiments were manifested as a method to depict the relationship between average human beings and authoritative figures.
Did the fact that it was filmed affect the scientific nature of the