The Stanford Prison Experiment

The Stanford Prison Experiment, as a Biography, Drama, and History film, primarily elicits strong negative and reflective emotional responses. The most prominent emotions are Disturbing, reflecting the unsettling nature of the psychological experiment and the rapid descent into abuse. This is closely followed by Anxiety, as viewers witness the escalating tension and the psychological torment inflicted upon the participants. Anger is a significant response to the cruelty of the guards and the ethical failures of the experiment's facilitators. Sadness and Empathy are deeply felt for the suffering prisoners, while Fear captures the palpable terror experienced within the mock prison. The historical and biographical aspects also foster Curiosity and Confusion about human behavior under such conditions, leading to a sense of Melancholy regarding the darker aspects of human nature.