On Halloween night,Diener and colleagues conducted a study of trick-or-treat theft.Given a chance to steal candy,the children who were __________ were most likely to commit transgressions.

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Diener and colleagues' study found that children who were anonymous and in a group were most likely to steal candy while trick-or-treating. This may be because in a group, there is less personal accountability and a diffusion of responsibility. Anonymity may also make the children feel less likely to face consequences for their actions.

On Halloween Night,Diener and Colleagues Conducted a Study of Trick-Or-Treat