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qid 2107 · psychology
Question: what isdeindividuation? How has it been tested?
- Deindividuation is a state where a person's sense of morality is enhanced when they are part of a large group.
- Deindividuation is a state in which a person's cognitive abilities improve due to anonymity.
- Deindividuation is a state in which a person feels a lessened sense of personal identity and a decreased concern about what people think of him or her.
- Deindividuation is a state where a person becomes more conscious about societal norms
- Deindividuation is a social phenomenon where individuals are more likely to conform to group behavior without anonymity.
- Deindividuation is a state of increased self-awareness
- Deindividuation is the process by which individuals lose their ability to think critically due to group influence.
- Deindividuation is a state where a person becomes more concerned about their public image
- Deindividuation is a psychological condition where a person feels an increased sense of responsibility for their actions.
- Deindividuation is a term used to describe the heightened level of aggression and impulsivity in a person when they are in a group setting.
Our answer: C. Deindividuation is a state in which a person feels a lessened sense of personal identity and a decreased concern about what people think of him or her. Source quote machine-checked (exact quote)
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Wikipedia, "Deindividuation"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deindividuation
“Therefore, deindividuation is the increased salience of a group identity that can result from the manipulation of such factors.”
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