Philip Zimbardo

Psychologist, Stanford prison experiment

Philip Zimbardo - Psychologist, Stanford prison experiment
Born

March 23rd, 1933
92 years ago

Died

October 14th, 2024
1 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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A psychologist and academic contributed significantly to the field of social psychology. Conducted the Stanford prison experiment in 1971, which studied the psychological effects of perceived power and authority within a simulated prison environment. Published numerous works and textbooks, notably on topics of time perspective and shyness. Served as a professor at Stanford University and authored works that aimed to illuminate human behavior under social and situational influences.

Conducted the Stanford prison experiment

Authored 'The Lucifer Effect'

Explored concepts of power dynamics in social settings

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