In Group Situations,the Loss of Self-Awareness and Self-Restraint That Fosters

question 189

Multiple Choice

In group situations,the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint that fosters arousal and anonymity is called

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) social loafing.
• C) deindividuation.
• D) groupthink

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Definitions:

Excitation Transfer Theory

The idea that leftover arousal caused by an initial event can intensify emotional reactions to a second, unrelated event.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often characterized by increased heart rate and sensory alertness.

Emotional Reactions

Manifestations of feelings that occur in response to stimuli, emphasizing the variability and complexity of human emotions.

Unrelated Event

An occurrence that has no connection or relevance to the current context or situation being considered or discussed.