Discussion 9: Stanford Prison Experiment - Course Discussion Group 2

https://youtu.be/xPO6BrFTsWM

In 1971, Stanford psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted the "Stanford Prison Experiment" in the basement of the psychology department. The purpose was to see how average people acted when given specific roles.   

Once you've watched this video, reply to the discussion below. In fewer than 50 words and using your knowledge about qualitative data collection and analysis, discuss how you think a qualitative researcher may use the information provided by the experiment. If you were placed in the role as a prison guard, would you have abused the "prisoners?" Would you obey if you were a "prisoner?"