Deindividuation

• What is the relationship between violence and aggression in crowds?

  Violence and aggression are more likely in crowds.
• How does being part of a crowd affect individual behavior?

  It can cause deindividuation and reduced self-awareness.
• What does deindividuation mean in the context of crowds?

  It means a reduction of inner restraints in groups.
• What happens to individual identity when people are in a crowd?

  They become anonymous and lose their sense of identity.
• How can masks or clothing affect individual behavior in crowds?

  They can make it harder to be identified.
• What do individuals in public places generally do regarding social norms?

  They carry out continuous self-assessment of behavior.
• What happens to individuals when they become part of a crowd?

  They may lose their individual identity and inhibitions.
• How does continuous self-assessment relate to social norms?

  It ensures compliance with societal expectations.
• What is a key finding regarding individual behavior in groups?

  Individuals do not see the consequences of aggression.
• What is the significance of the study by Johnson & Downing?

  It shows how group identity affects shock levels.
• How did participants in the Ku-Klux-Klan type outfits behave in the study?

  They delivered higher levels of shocks to others.
• What was the behavior of participants dressed as nurses in the study?

  They delivered the lowest levels of shocks.
• What does the research suggest about individual behavior in crowds?

  It suggests that anonymity can increase aggression.
• What is the overall conclusion of the research on deindividuation?

  Deindividuation weakens individual identity and self-control.
• How do participants in the Ku-Klux Klan type group compare to others in terms of shock levels?

  They experience much higher levels of shocks
• What does the research demonstrate about individuals who are deindividuated?

  They may undertake aggressive acts
• What happens to individuals' identity when they are deindividuated?

  Their identity is hidden even if not physically
• In what context might deindividuated individuals still act aggressively?

  When they are part of a group
• What do nurses in the study provide in terms of shock levels?

  They provide much lower levels of shocks
• Why is simply being deindividuated not enough to explain aggression?

  It does not explain the context of actions
• What norms and values do deindividuated individuals take on?

  They take on the norms and values of the group
• What is necessary for aggression to occur in deindividuated individuals?

  Norms must be deviant and violent
• What is a weakness of the deindividuation explanation of aggression?

  It is environmentally deterministic
• How can aggression be justified according to the study?

  By being part of a group or crowd
• What limitation does the study highlight regarding free will in aggression?

  It limits the explanation of free will choices
• What might individuals choose to be in a group context?

  They might choose to be aggressive
• What is a potential outcome of being part of a group?

  Justification of aggressive behavior
• How does the study relate to social explanations of aggression?

  It suggests social contexts influence aggression
• What is the relationship between deindividuation and aggression according to the study?

  Deindividuation can lead to aggression in groups
• What does the study imply about the nature of aggression?

  It is influenced by social and environmental factors
• What is a key factor in understanding aggression in groups?

  Social norms and values
• How does the study view the role of choice in aggression?

  Choice is limited by social influences
• What does the study suggest about the justification of aggressive acts?

  They can be justified by group membership
• What is the implication of being part of a crowd for individual actions?

  It can lead to a loss of personal responsibility
• What is a characteristic of aggressive behavior in deindividuated individuals?

  It is often more pronounced in groups
• What does the study suggest about the social context of aggression?

  It plays a crucial role in determining behavior
• How does the study challenge traditional views of aggression?

  It emphasizes social influences over individual traits
• What is the significance of norms in the context of aggression?

  Norms dictate acceptable behavior in groups
• What is a potential risk of group dynamics according to the study?

  Increased likelihood of aggressive behavior
• How does the study relate to the concept of social sensitivity?

  It highlights the importance of social context