DiscoverEnglish Learning for Curious Minds#528 | The Stanford Prison Experiment
#528 | The Stanford Prison Experiment

#528 | The Stanford Prison Experiment

Update: 2025-01-309
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In this episode, we'll learn about the notorious Stanford Prison Experiment, known for revealing human behaviour's dark side in simulated prison conditions.

 

We'll discuss its purpose, dramatic events, the ethical concerns it raised, and question what it truly tells us about human nature.

 



  • Purpose of the Stanford Prison Experiment

  • Recruitment and setup of the experiment

  • Guards' roles and behaviour

  • Prisoners' arrest and treatment

  • Escalating conflict and rebellion

  • Psychological impact on participants

  • Christina Maslach's intervention

  • Ethical criticisms and flaws

  • Impact on psychology and debates

  • Lessons on human behaviour and power dynamics





Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/stanford-prison-experiment

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#528 | The Stanford Prison Experiment

#528 | The Stanford Prison Experiment

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