Zimbardo

Definition

Philip Zimbardo is a psychologist who conducted the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment in 1971. The experiment aimed to study the effects of perceived power and roles on human behavior.

Related terms

Ethical Concerns:

There were ethical concerns regarding the Stanford Prison Experiment because participants experienced psychological distress and some were subject to abusive treatment.

Demand Characteristics: Demand characteristics refer to cues or expectations that participants may pick up on during an experiment, potentially influencing their behavior.

Experimenter Bias:

Experimenter bias refers to when the researcher's beliefs or expectations influence the outcome or interpretation of an experiment.