Unveiling the Dark Side- How the Stanford Prison Experiment Unraveled its own Flaws and Missteps

What went wrong with the Stanford prison experiment? This question has been haunting psychologists and the public for decades. The Stanford prison experiment, conducted in 1971, aimed to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power and the influence of situational factors on individuals. However, the experiment turned out to be a tragic and controversial study, raising ethical concerns and sparking debates about human nature and the limits of human behavior. This article delves into the details of what went wrong with the Stanford prison experiment, exploring the factors that contributed to its unforeseen and disturbing outcomes.