Define deindividuation and describe how wearing Halloween costumes could affect it

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Deindividuation is the process of losing one's sense of personal identity, which makes it easier to behave in ways inconsistent with one's normal values. Wearing Halloween costumes, especially those that cover the face and hide one's identity, can enhance deindividuation.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. retrieval. b. encoding. c. storage. d. elaboration. e. rehearsing.

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