New Film Dramatizes the Stanford Prison Experiment

A feature film centered on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment was released in theaters today, July 17. If you haven't already seen it, you can check out the official trailer for the movie via this link.

"The experiment’s methodologies and meanings have been analyzed endlessly over the years, and the film doesn’t delve deeply into these interpretations and critiques," writes Neil Genzlinger in his review of the film for The New York Times. "It doesn’t need to; this stark and riveting version of events speaks for itself."

In today's newsletter, let's take a closer look at the famous experiment in question.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us New Film Dramatizes the Stanford Prison Experiment A feature film centered on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment was released in theaters today, July 17. If you haven't already seen it, you can check out the official trailer for the movie via this link. "The experiment’s methodologies and meanings have been analyzed endlessly over the years, and the film doesn’t delve deeply into these interpretations and critiques," writes Neil Genzlinger in his review of the film for The New York Times. "It doesn’t need to; this stark and riveting version of events speaks for itself." In today's newsletter, let's take a closer look at the famous experiment in question. Kendra Cherry Psychology Expert The Stanford Prison Experiment: Still Surprising 44 Years Later   Philip Zimbardo's famous experiment cast regular students in the roles of prisoners and prison guards. While the study was originally slated to last two weeks, it had to be halted after just six days because the guards became abusive and the prisoners began to show signs of extreme stress and anxiety.   READ NOW Philip Zimbardo: The Man Behind the Experiment   While Zimbardo is famous for his prison study, many psychology students also know him as the host of the Discovering Psychology video series that aired on PBS and frequently utilized in high school and college psychology classes. Learn more about his life and contributions to psychology in this brief biography.   READ NOW 5 of the Most Controversial Psychology Experiments Ever Performed   Some of the best-known psychology experiments are also some of the most controversial. The Stanford Prison Experiment is one example, but learn more about other infamous psychology studies.   READ NOW Featured Articles • What Are Olympic Medals Really Made Of? • So ... Are the Olympic Gold Medals Real Gold? • How Much Do You Know About Kronosaurus? • A is for Anatotitan, B is for Bambiraptor...The Dinosaur ABC • There are Definitely Articles in Italian • 8 Interesting Social Psychology Experiments • The Stanford Prison Experiment: Still Surprising 40 Years Later • Do You Use "Ser" or "Estar" With Past Participles? Advertisement About Psychology  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Psychology newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.