Instructions

The purpose of this discussion is apply concepts in social psychology to explain why people tend to change in certain social environments.

Step 1: Click on and read "The Stanford Prison Experiment."

Step 2: Based on your readings, prior knowledge, and additional web research, compose a post that responds to the following:

• Based on this module's readings, select at least *two* concepts in social psychology and explain how the dynamics associated with both concepts influenced the participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment.

• Describe the correctional system (prison or jail system) in your country-of-origin. Conduct web research to include relevant statistics. Include the link(s) from your source(s).

• Make at least *two* practical, realistic recommendations on ways to potentially improve the correctional system in your country-of-origin.

Your recommendations must have minimal-to-no costs associated with it. When you explain your recommendations, integrate relevant content from the assigned readings.