Psychologists use the term ____ to describe the sense of anonymity that often arises when people are in large groups and that makes people especially likely to engage in aggressive, destructive behavior.
A)avoidance
B)deindividuation
C)running amok
D)antisocialization

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Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in group settings, which can lead to disinhibited and impulsive behavior, including aggression and destructiveness. This phenomenon explains why people might act out more aggressively or destructively when they feel anonymous within a large group.

Psychologists Use the Term ____ to Describe the Sense of Anonymity