Which of the following conclusions was drawn from the Stanford prison experiment conducted by Zimbardo?

A) Good people can never act evil.
B) People are more likely to be evil when personal responsibility is removed.
C) Bad people will act evil regardless of the situation.
D) Authority forces people to act evil.

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Nayrily Arroyo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The Stanford prison experiment demonstrated that when personal responsibility is removed, people are more likely to act in ways that they would not in normal circumstances. This suggests that situational factors play a significant role in human behavior, and that good people are capable of acting in ways that may be considered evil in certain circumstances.

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