What really seems to be happening when people are in large crowds and anonymous situations is that

A) become mindless and no longer conform to any social norms.
B) become combative and their aggressiveness is released.
C) become uninhibited and their sexual urges are released.
D) individuals conform to the situation's specific norms


Ans: D) individuals conform to the situation's specific norms

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