From his prison study,Zimbardo concluded that people who have power over other people tend to abuse that power.What criticism has been raised against that conclusion?

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From his prison study,Zimbardo concluded that people who have power over other people tend to abuse that power.What criticism has been raised against that conclusion?​

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The criticism is that the guards were encouraged to treat the prisoners badly, which may have influenced their behavior and the study's outcome, rather than the power dynamic alone causing the abuse.

From His Prison Study,Zimbardo Concluded That People Who Have Power