The loss of self-awareness and individual identity in group situations, leading to reduced inhibition and potentially antisocial behavior.
From 'de-' (reversal) + 'individuation.' Introduced by Leon Festinger, developed by Philip Zimbardo.
Deindividuation is when you disappear into a crowd and lose your sense of 'me' — that's when people do things they'd never do alone.
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