Stuff You Should Know Selects: How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked
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Nov 23, 2024 Explore the controversial Stanford Prison Experiment, a poorly conducted study that sheds light on authority and obedience. Discover the psychological impacts of assigned roles on participants and the ethical dilemmas it raised. Delve into the flaws in its methodology and how they shaped societal attitudes. The conversation also touches on the fascinating transformation of rural areas through high-speed internet and its implications for local industries. A rollercoaster of insights into human behavior under extreme conditions!
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The Setup
- College students were paid $15 a day, equivalent to $93 today, to participate in a two-week simulated prison experiment.
- The "prisoners" were surprisingly arrested by real police and booked at the station.
Simulated Prison
- The "prison" was set up in Stanford's basement and included realistic cells, uniforms, and even a solitary confinement closet.
- Prisoners wore smocks, no underwear or shoes, and stocking caps to simulate shaved heads.
Early Interactions
- Initially, guards were hesitant, while prisoners tested boundaries.
- By day two, a prisoner riot occurred, with prisoners barricading themselves in their cells.