Sheila and Peter Are Invited to a Masquerade Party

question 42

Multiple Choice

Sheila and Peter are invited to a masquerade party.At the party,people start insulting and pushing around Parker,another guest at the party.Given the research on deindividuation,which statement is most likely to be false?

• A)If Sheila was dressed as a nun and Peter was dressed as a priest,their costumes would decrease the likelihood that they would behave aggressively toward Parker.
• B)If there was a loud band playing that made the floor shake,Sheila and Peter would be more likely to behave aggressively toward Parker.
• C)If Sheila and Peter were dressed in costumes in which they could not be recognized,Peter would likely behave more aggressively toward Parker than would Sheila.
• D)If Sheila and Peter believed that at the end of the party all the guests would have to reveal their true identities,they would be less likely to behave aggressively toward Parker.

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