A professional football league is concerned that deindividuation is causing athletes to act more aggressively and increasing the risk of serious injuries. If this hypothesis is true, the best strategy is to
A. give athletes smaller helmets so their faces are more clearly visible.
B. change team uniforms by removing official logos or other signs of authority.
C. change the sport's rules so that some players decide on acts of aggression, but others carry them out.
D. add more players to each team, with previously aggressive teams getting the most extra players.
Answer: A
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