Explain the ethical problems and potential for human harm associated with this type of experiment.

Create an essay of 750-1,000 words regarding the ethics involved in research and include the following:

Summarize Philip Zimbardos simulated prison study from 1971 and his concept of the Lucifer effect.
Explain the ethical problems and potential for human harm associated with this type of experiment.
Describe the ethical standard for research upheld today by Institutional Review Boards (IRB) that would prohibit such an experiment.
Be sure to cite three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content. Use only sources found at the GCU Library, government websites or those provided in Topic Materials.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies

5.3: Assess the importance of professional behavior and following operations and procedures.