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QuizMultiple Choice

Group Influences

Question 17 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Which of the following situations reflect the effects of deindividuation?

Answer
A
Dora, who is normally quiet and subdued, sneaks up to her room to read a book during her parents' dinner party.
B
Jasa, who is normally very social and outspoken, is the first one on the dance floor at her best friend's party.
C
Harry, who is normally reserved and formal, painted his face and body with his college team colors at the football game last Saturday.
D
Harper, who is normally excitable and loud, dressed up for a premiere movie night as his favorite movie character and danced down the theater aisles.

Explanation

Deindividuation occurs when people in a crowd or group feel less identifiable and become more willing to act in ways they usually would not. Harry is normally reserved and formal, but at a football game he painted his face and body in team colors, suggesting the crowd setting encouraged behavior unlike his usual manner. The other examples either match the person’s usual behavior or do not clearly show this effect. The best answer is C: Harry paints himself in his college team colors.

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