For Halloween, Jeff wears a sheet and goes to a party as a ghost. How is this costume likely to influence his behavior? He will __________.
A) focus more attention on himself, causing greater self-awareness
B) feel less like himself, causing him to reaffirm his own moral standards
C) feel less personally accountable for his behavior
D) be more likely to monitor his own behavior

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The anonymity provided by the ghost costume makes it more likely that Jeff will feel less personally accountable for his behavior. This is known as deindividuation, which occurs when individuals feel less identifiable and therefore less responsible for their actions.

For Halloween, Jeff Wears a Sheet and Goes to a Party