The phenomenon in which people lose their sense of personal identity and self-awareness as a result of the anonymity provided by being in a large group of people is called
A)deindividuation
B)depersonalization
C)deinternalization
D)disinhibition

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Deindividuation refers to the psychological state where individuals in a group lose their sense of individual identity and feel less accountable for their actions, often leading to behavior that is uncharacteristic of their normal actions. This phenomenon is commonly observed in large groups or crowds where anonymity is present.

The Phenomenon in Which People Lose Their Sense of Personal