Philip Zimbardo's study of the effect of roles on behavior. Participants were randomly assigned to play either prisoners or guards in a mock prison. The study was ended early because of the 'guards'' role-induced cruelty. - Difficulty distinguishing reality from role playing

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1. Philip Zimbardo's study of the effect of roles on behavior. Participants were randomly assigned to play either prisoners or guards in a mock prison. The study was ended early because of the 'guards'' role-induced cruelty. - Difficulty distinguishing reality from role playing