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PSYCHOLOGY Leon Festinger Doomsday Cults

Doomsday Cults

The psychology behind doomsday cults reveals why failed prophecies often strengthen belief

4 days ago

What psychological mechanism explains why members of doomsday cults often strengthen their commitment after a predicted apocalypse fails to occur?

Cognitive dissonance reduction through rationalization Increased skepticism leading to group disbandment Immediate abandonment of all beliefs and leaders

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PSYCHOLOGY Social Psychology Stanford Prison Experiment

Stanford Prison Experiment

Inside the Stanford Prison Experiment: How Power and Roles Shaped Human Behavior

8 Dec 2025

What was a major ethical concern raised by the Stanford Prison Experiment?

The experiment failed to recruit enough participants for valid results. Participants experienced psychological harm due to abusive behavior by guards. The prisoners were physically harmed by real police officers during arrest.