Explain the term "deindividuation" and how it affects people. Is the effect on behavior always the same, or can it vary?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Deindividuation occurs when people feel anonymous in a large crowd and lose awareness of their individuality.
? Deindividuated people in crowds "forget themselves" and do not feel accountable for their actions; they are therefore more likely to violate social norms and laws.
? Deindividuation does not always make people more combative. Sometimes it makes them friendlier.
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