Kirk is wearing a costume and is out with a group of friends on Halloween. Although Kirk is not usually a mean or aggressive person, he agrees to throw eggs at passing cars and steal candy from little kids who are trick-or-treating. Which of the following best explains Kirk's behavior in this situation?
A. Kirk's friends are providing a descriptive norm for behavior.
B. Because he is in a crowd, he is experiencing deindividuation.
C. Because other people are around, social facilitation is occurring.
D. Kirk has privately accepted that this is how people normally behave.
Answer: B
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