Flaws and Ethics of the Stanford Prison Experiment

This chapter critiques the Stanford Prison Experiment, highlighting its methodological flaws, including the lack of a control group and the influence of authority figures on participant behavior. The discussion extends to ethical implications and the unintended reinforcement of punitive societal attitudes stemming from the experiment's conclusions. It also contrasts the original study with the 2001 BBC Prison Study, showcasing how different methodologies can yield divergent outcomes in understanding human behavior.