Summarize Zimbardo's (1969)theory of Deindividuation

question 49

Essay

Summarize Zimbardo's (1969)theory of deindividuation.

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Definitions:

Inverted-U Theory

A theoretical concept suggesting that a variable's effect on a particular outcome increases to a point but then begins to decrease as the variable continues to increase.

Market Structures

The organizational and other characteristics of a market that significantly affect the nature of competition and pricing within that market.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is kept by the company instead of being paid out as dividends to its shareholders.

Venture Capital

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