The 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, which demonstrated the profound power of social roles and situational influence, was directed by:
AStanley Milgram
BSolomon Asch
CKurt Lewin
DPhilip Zimbardo
Explanation
Philip Zimbardo set up a mock prison in Stanford’s psychology basement, showing how social roles shape abusive behavior.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Social Psychology
- Subtopic: Social Roles

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