Deciphering the Numbers- Unveiling the Participant Count of the Infamous Stanford Prison Experiment

How many participants were in the Stanford prison experiment? The Stanford prison experiment, conducted in 1971, was a landmark study that investigated the psychological effects of perceived power and authority on individuals. The experiment involved 24 male students who were randomly assigned to play the roles of prisoners and guards in a simulated prison environment. The surprising number of participants in this study was 24, which raised significant ethical concerns and led to the early termination of the experiment. This article delves into the details of the study, its implications, and the ethical debate that ensued.