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Deindividuation Phenomena

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Deindividuation phenomena refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual identity that occurs when individuals are part of a large group or crowd, leading to a decrease in inhibitions and an increase in impulsive and often antisocial behaviors.

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