Zimbardo's framework of evil

Zimbardo's framework of evil suggests that harmful behavior arises from a combination of situational factors and the environment, rather than solely from individual personality traits. It emphasizes that ordinary people can commit evil acts when placed in certain contexts that influence their actions—such as authority, social norms, and group dynamics—leading them to act in ways they normally wouldn’t. The model highlights how external pressures and circumstances can transform well-intentioned individuals into perpetrators of harm, underscoring the importance of understanding situational influences in preventing destructive behavior.