The experiment by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 was believed to support the notion that:
A) prisons have little effect on how inmates or guards react
B) prisons are capable of creating a therapeutic environment
C) unhealthy guards create hostile prison environments
D) prisons are inherently corrupt

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The Stanford prison experiment by Philip Zimbardo demonstrated how situational factors and assigned roles can lead to abusive behavior, suggesting that the prison environment itself can lead to corruption and dehumanization.

The Experiment by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 Was Believed to Support