Reicher and Haslam (2006) BBC Prison Study
Reicher and Haslam (2006)
Real World
The study was filmed as part of a BBC documentary series, allowing millions of viewers to watch prisoners form a commune and overthrow the guards — the opposite outcome to Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment.
Exam Focus
Emphasise how findings challenge Zimbardo's situational explanation — examiners expect you to use this study as counter-evidence, not just description.
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