Members of some hate groups cover their faces and sometimes their entire bodies while mistreating their targeted group. This can also happen if the hate group is extremely large or a mob mentality forms. In these situations, people find it easier to participate in crimes they would not normally commit, due to
A)regression to the mean.
B)equal status contact.
C)deindividuation.
D)the self-fulfilling prophecy.
E)None of these response options is relevant.

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Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in group situations. This phenomenon can lead to an increase in impulsive and deviant behavior, as individuals feel less personally responsible for their actions when they are part of a group, especially when their identities are concealed.

Members of Some Hate Groups Cover Their Faces and Sometimes