Psychologists Use the Term ____ to Describe the Sense of Anonymity

question 23

Multiple Choice

Psychologists use the term ____ to describe the sense of anonymity that often arises when people are in large groups, and which makes people especially likely to engage in aggressive, destructive behaviour.

• A)avoidance
• B)deindividuation
• C)running amok
• D)antisocialisation

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Definitions:

Resistance

Opposition or pushback encountered when attempting to initiate change or introduce new ideas, often due to reluctance to adapt.

Persuasion

The act of convincing others to change their attitudes, beliefs, or actions through arguments or appeal.

Audience Attitudes

Audience attitudes refer to the predispositions or feelings a specific group of people holds towards a particular topic, speaker, or message, influencing how they receive and interpret communication.

Anticipating Objections

The practice of foreseeing potential objections or concerns from a counterpart in a negotiation or discussion and preparing responses in advance.