EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

Normally, people carry out their daily lives operating from a sense of individuality. Yet individuality can be lost when those same people become embedded into various types of groups, causing the loss of individuality. This can cause people to act in ways they typically would not. What is the reason for this? Choose all that apply.
  1. Disseminated responsibility
  2. Anonymity
  3. Brain washing
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answers: A and B - Deindividuation occurs when someone shifts into a group, and, as a result, loses a sense of personal identity. This is due to the desirability of gaining social identity, within the group. When deindividuation occurs, the individual is more likely to behave in ways he or she would not otherwise.
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