24 screened males assigned 'guard' or 'prisoner' roles. prisoners given uniforms and ID number. guards given uniforms, clubs, reflective sun glasses. Planned to last 2 weeks.
First few days:guards took power and abused prisoners. 5 prisoners relaesed early due to anxiety, rage etc. Study terminated 6 days by Maslach.
- individuals followed others actions (identification)
- each social role adopted, behavious changes; conforming
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