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Where did the Stanford Prison Experiment take place?
Stanford University
What was the purpose of the Stanford Prison Experiment?
To study the effects of a negative environment on people
How did Zimbardo convert the basement of the university's psychology department?
Into a prison
What did Zimbardo put in each of the three office cells in the basement?
Prison doors
What was the main question Zimbardo wanted to answer through the experiment?
Can people be influenced by their surroundings?
Test your knowledge of the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment and its impact on the field of psychology. Explore the ethical implications and shocking findings of this highly controversial study conducted at Stanford University in 1971. Discover the insights gained about human behavior and the lasting effects on the participants involved.
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