Deindividuation Refers to the

question 51

Multiple Choice

Deindividuation refers to the

• A)loss of individuality and reduction of normal constraints against deviant behavior.
• B)decrease in individual effort on simple group tasks.
• C)tendency for group decisions to be more extreme than individual decisions.
• D)impairment in group decision making that results from a concern with unanimity.

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Definitions:

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