Philip Zimbardo
What’s inside
This book delves into the psychological mechanisms that can lead ordinary people to commit evil acts, using the Stanford Prison Experiment as a case study.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of how context can shape behavior
- Insights into the potential for evil within everyone
- Awareness of the importance of ethical standards
- Strategies for resisting negative situational influences
Key Points
- The Stanford Prison Experiment
- The Power of Situational Forces
- Psychological Mechanisms of Evil
- The Process of Dehumanization
- Resisting Negative Influences
- The Role of Authority in Behavior
- Personal Accountability and Ethics
Who’s it For
- Psychology enthusiasts
- Students of human behavior
- Social scientists
- Ethicists
About the author
Philip Zimbardo is a renowned psychologist, best known for leading the Stanford Prison Experiment. He has written extensively on human behavior.