When people band together in large groups, wear uniforms, don masks, call themselves by numbers rather than names, or otherwise engage in actions that make them feel anonymous, they are said to be engaging in ____.
A)running amok
B)avoidance
C)antisocialization
D)deindividuation

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Deindividuation refers to the psychological state where individuals in groups feel anonymous and less accountable for their actions, often leading to behavior that is uncharacteristic or more extreme than they would exhibit alone. This can happen in large groups, when wearing uniforms or masks, or when individuals use numbers instead of names, all of which contribute to a loss of self-awareness and a diminished sense of individual identity.

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