Match these definitions with the terms they define.
-in groups or crowds, the loss of awareness of one's own individuality
A)diffusion of responsibility
B)deindividuation
C)familiarity effect
D)group-serving bias
E)validity effect

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Deindividuation refers to the phenomenon where individuals lose their sense of individual identity and become anonymous members of a group, often leading to impulsive and potentially harmful behavior.

Answer: A
 Diffusion of responsibility refers to the phenomenon where individuals feel less responsible for their actions when they are part of a group, assuming that others will take care of the task or responsibility.

Answer: C
 Familiarity effect refers to the tendency for individuals to prefer familiar stimuli over unfamiliar stimuli.

Answer: D
 Group-serving bias refers to the tendency for individuals to view their own group (in-group) in a more positive light than out-groups.

Answer: E
 Validity effect refers to the tendency for individuals to believe information is more accurate if it is repeated often.

Match These Definitions with the Terms They Define