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AQA GCSE · Question 01 · Social Context and Behaviour
The following definition of 'deindividuation' is not complete.
Deindividuation happens when someone loses their _______________ .
This causes them to feel less responsibility for their actions.
You have been given four suggestions of what the missing words are.
Complete the definition by identifying the correct missing words.
The following definition of 'deindividuation' is not complete.
Deindividuation happens when someone loses their _______________ .
This causes them to feel less responsibility for their actions.
You have been given four suggestions of what the missing words are.
Complete the definition by identifying the correct missing words.
Answer options:
A.
ability to be anonymous
B.
cultural identity
C.
individuality and personal identity
D.
purpose and passion for life
How to approach this question
Read the incomplete definition carefully. Recall the definition of 'deindividuation' from your studies on social influence. Evaluate each option to see which one best fits the psychological concept of losing oneself in a group.
Full Answer
C.individuality and personal identity✓ Correct
Deindividuation is a concept in social psychology that is generally thought of as the loss of self-awareness in groups. When someone is deindividuated, they lose their sense of 'individuality and personal identity'. This can lead to them behaving in ways they wouldn't normally, as they feel less accountable for their actions.
Common mistakes
A common mistake is choosing 'ability to be anonymous'. Anonymity is a condition that *causes* deindividuation, not what is lost during it. What is lost is the sense of personal identity.
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