As a member of a fraternity, Jack is not concerned with the welfare of the people pledging to the fraternity; if they cannot handle the pranks and embarrassing tasks, they do not have to join. However, as a person, Jack does not approve of playing practical jokes on people. As a fraternity member, Jack appears to undergo ________.

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Deindividuation is the process of losing a sense of self-awareness and individual accountability when immersed in a group. Jack's behavior as a fraternity member, where he is not concerned about the well-being of pledges, suggests that he is undergoing deindividuation. However, his personal belief that playing pranks on people is not acceptable goes against his behavior as a fraternity member.

As a Member of a Fraternity, Jack Is Not Concerned