After viewing the documentary on the Stanford Prison Experiment, respond to the following questions in a blog post of 300-400 words by Friday, 5/2.
1. Who was the doctor in charge of the Stanford Prison Experiment and what did he attempt to find? In other words, what was the purpose of the experiment? Was the experiment a success or failure?
2. What symptoms of groupthink were evident in the Stanford Prison Experiment (consider behavior of the Guards, Prisoners, and the doctor in charge)? Were group decisions challenged? Why or why not?
3. What is your opinion of the Stanford Prison Experiment? Was it ethical? Why or why not?
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