Question

Which of the following correctly represents deindividuation?

a) an individual is more likely to engage in risky behaviour, such as skydiving, than a group of individuals due to less constraint.
b) the more individuals present in a group, the more personal restraint and responsibility is placed on each individual.
c) a group of five individuals is more likely to perform an act of robbery than a single individual.
d) a group of twelve individuals is more likely to assist others in an emergency situation than a single individual.

Answer 1

Deindividuation refers to situations where a person feels a sense of anonymity and reduced accountability in a group. Option C correctly represents deindividuation as a group of five individuals being more likely to perform an act of robbery than a single individual. Correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deindividuation refers to situations in which a person may feel a sense of anonymity and a reduction in accountability and sense of self when among others. One example of deindividuation is when a group of individuals is more likely to engage in risky behavior, such as skydiving, than an individual due to less constraint (option A).

Another example is when a group of five individuals is more likely to perform an act of robbery than a single individual (option C). Therefore, the correct answer is option C, 'a group of five individuals is more likely to perform an act of robbery than a single individual.'