Evil place vs good people | The Stanford Prison Experiment

Zimbardo explains the conclusions that he came to from the Stanford prison experiment about whether it was the situation or the people that led to the inhumane treatment of inmates.

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  • Clip length: 2'32''
  • Broadcast year: 2002
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  • Psychology | Non-custodial punishment as a response to criminal behaviour.
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: The Stanford Prison Experiment

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