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Deindividuation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Deindividuation is losing self-awareness and self-restraint occurring in situations that foster arousal and anonymity.

AP course connection

Topic 9.4: 9.4 Group Influences on Behavior and Mental Processes

Unit 9

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