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Posted: 2025-04-27 10:06:56 UTC
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In 1969, Philip Zimbardo conducted an experiment with two identical cars in different neighborhoods (Bronx and Palo Alto) to study the impact of environment on criminal behavior. The Bronx car was vandalized quickly, while the Palo Alto car remained untouched until Zimbardo damaged it himself, leading to its eventual destruction. The study highlights the power of environment and social norms on behavior, influencing the Broken Windows Theory and policing strategies.
Environment significantly influences behavior.
Social norms can collapse rapidly.
Visible signs of disorder lead to more disorder.
The Broken Windows Theory impacts policing strategies.
Small sample size (2 cars)
Lack of controlled variables
Potential researcher bias
Ethical concerns regarding property damage