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When Things Fall Apart

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The Stanford Prison Experiment: Power and Human Nature

This chapter examines the Stanford Prison Experiment, highlighting how power dynamics can lead ordinary individuals to commit acts of cruelty. It discusses the ethical implications, participants' behavior changes, and challenges to the experiment's validity. The legacy of the study continues to provoke questions about human nature and the influence of situational factors.

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