Brian Mullen studied lynchings perpetrated from 1899 to 1946 and found that the larger the lynch mobs, the more violent the lynchings. This research suggests that:

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Mullen's research suggests that being a "faceless" member of a crowd may lead to lowered inhibitions against destructive acts, which may explain why larger lynch mobs tend to be more violent. Option A is incorrect, as the concept of catharsis is not directly related to the research findings. Option B is also incorrect, as Mullen's research specifically examined real-world instances of violent behavior. Option D is not supported by the information given in the question stem.

Brian Mullen Studied Lynchings Perpetrated from 1899 to 1946 and Found