Have you heard the story of the Stanford Prison Experiment? Join Katie, Alex and Niki as they examine this controversial study. Commonly used in methods classes as the topic for ethical debates, Zimbardo's study illustrates the dangers of good intentions gone wrong. In fact, one could argue that many of the ethical guidelines the American Psychological Association (APA) adopted were generated in response to studies like the SPE. Many researchers today still debate--did we gain valuable information from the SPE?
What do your classmates think about this controversy? Find out by listening to their podcast at Stanford Prison Experiment.
Also, to see a recent discussion of SPE replications, please visit Challenging Zimbardo.