Research Indicates That the Primary Aspect of Deindividuation That Disinhibits

question 90

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that the primary aspect of deindividuation that disinhibits behaviour is:

• A) being just a "cog in a wheel" and not actually doing the "dirty work" oneself.
• B) being less identifiable to people outside the group partaking in the behaviour.
• C) being led by someone who appears to be a clear and legitimate authority figure.
• D) being less identifiable to others who are also taking part in the behaviour.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to overestimate one’s ability to have predicted an event after the outcome is known; the “I knew it all along” phenomenon.

Heuristic

A rule of thumb that suggests a course of action or guides problem solving but does not guarantee an optimal solution.

Cognitive Schema

A mental framework that helps organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Cognitive Heuristic

Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions; they are mental shortcuts that reduce the cognitive load of making a decision.