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It is one of the most notorious social experiments ever conducted, inspiring numerous films, documentaries and psychological studies.

The Core Event

In August of 1971, Stanford psychology professor Philip Zimbardo recruited 24 male college students to participate in a study — funded by the U.S.

Key Facts

Office of Naval Research — about antisocial behavior and the effects of imprisonment.

Context & Significance

In August of 1971, Stanford psychology professor Philip Zimbardo recruited 24 male college students to participate in a study — funded by the U.S.

Outlook

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