The other kids on the playground are calling a classmate "Fatso!" and poking her with sticks.Though you are usually a kind and well-behaved child,you find yourself yelling,"Fatso! Fatso!" You feel unconcerned about your own behavior as a result of:

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Deindividuation is a psychological phenomenon where people lose their sense of individual identity and feel anonymous, often in a group setting. This can result in a reduced sense of personal responsibility and can lead individuals to engage in behaviors they would not normally do, such as participating in name-calling and poking with sticks in this scenario.

The Other Kids on the Playground Are Calling a Classmate