Philip Zimbardo

Definition

Philip Zimbardo is an American social psychologist who conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment. He is known for his research on topics such as social influence, cognitive dissonance, and heroism.

Related terms

Social Influence:

The effect that other people have on our thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance:

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or engaging in conflicting behaviors.

Heroism: Behaviors exhibited by individuals who show exceptional courage or selflessness in helping others.