After a Riot,several People Were Arrested

question 9

Multiple Choice

After a riot,several people were arrested.One asked,"How can you single me out of the crowd?" Another said,"Wow,I didn't think I would get caught!" These comments reveal that the rioters had most likely been experiencing

• A) groupthink.
• B) deindividuation.
• C) social loafing.
• D) group polarization.

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Definitions:

Self-Deception

A psychological process where an individual convinces themselves of a false reality to avoid facing uncomfortable truths.

Nonverbal Facial Expression

Facial gestures and movements that are used to convey emotions or messages without speaking.

Encoding

The process of converting ideas and messages into symbols, words, or actions to communicate with others.

Noise

Any unwanted or distracting sound that interferes with the communication process, potentially hindering the receiver's ability to understand the message.