When people ban 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 phenomenon where individuals lose their sense of individual identity and hence become more likely to engage in behaviors that they might not exhibit on their own, such as violence or aggression. This loss of identity is often observed in large groups where individuals feel anonymous, and can lead to a decrease in inhibitions and an increase in conformity to group norms.

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