According to Philip Zimbardo, the abuse at Abu Ghraib occurred because soldiers were left in a position of power without guidance or oversight. Zimbardo's research on the Stanford prison experiment highlighted how situational factors and the lack of accountability can lead individuals to engage in abusive behavior when in positions of power over others.
According to Zimbardo, the abuse at Abu Ghraib occurred because…
the inmates were aggressive and threatening.
the inmates attempted to overthrow the prison guards.
soldiers were left in a position of power without guidance or oversight.
soldiers could not communicate with or understand the needs of the inmates.
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