38K views · 594 reactions | At Stanford University in 1971, one of history's most notorious psychology studies took place. The experiment simulated a prison environment and assigned students to the roles of guards and prisoners. Hear from participants in this gripping documentary series, about what really happened. Watch The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking The Truth on Sunday 15th June at 9pm, on #NationalGeographic UK. | National Geographic UK | Facebook

The Stanford Prison Experiment, one of the most infamous psychology studies, changed the field forever. Now, hear firsthand from the prisoners, guards, and the late Dr. Zimbardo himself in one of his final interviews, about what took place in that basement and why the results may not be quite what they seem. #TheStanfordPrisonExperimentUnlockingtheTruth, a limited series, premieres Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c on National Geographic. Stream next day on Disney and Hulu. | National Geographic TV

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