The Stanford Prison Experiment By Professor Bakina

Professor Bakina talked about Social Psychology and what revolves around the field. She spoke about not only what Social Psychology is about it, but variables circle around it and demonstrates the research that made the field much more popular than it already was. The Stanford Prison Experiment from Zimbardo depicted students being randomly assigned to a Prisoner or guard and playing that role for the two week experiment. The conclusion of this was the experiment ended in 6 days due to the intense activity and responsibilities of each role and how much social roles and norms have a great effect on how we behave. Professor Bakina also talked about the experiment revolving around the Milgram experiment, which was where he wanted to figure out
how seemingly ordinary people could carry out some of the world’s worst atrocities. The conclusions to this experiment were authority figures play a huge role in how we behave and the situation has powerful pulls on our behavior. Social Psych connects to thoughts and feelings and how groups can attract others single handedly. Lastly, Professor Bakina wrapped up her presentation with how to become a social psychology and the influential social psychologists that have took a toll to the field such as, Paul Ekman, and Robert Cialdini. Paul Ekman is a (human-lie detector) showing he can depict a lie easily from the cheekbones or slightest twitch in the face area and Robert Cialdini is known as the “Godfather of Influence” showing that he can influence almost anyone. Becoming a social psychologist isn’t easy, but taking PSY 340 like what I am taking now can really depict if you would want to become one. Professor Bakina also showed us places where we can work such as, Academia (Professors), Government, Non-Profits organizations, Think Tanks and other interests. She really showed us what it takes and the dedication to becoming a Social Psychologist or currently being one.