Consider the following anti-social acts: European soccer fans sometimes attack and bludgeon players and other fans,in the U.S.mobs of whites would lynch African-Americans,and in Canada a young man was beaten to death by a group of disguised youths.What do these situations have in common?

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These situations all involve groups of people acting in ways that they might not do as individuals due to the anonymity and diffusion of responsibility that can come with being part of a crowd. This can lead people to act in ways that they would not otherwise consider.

Consider the Following Anti-Social Acts: European Soccer Fans Sometimes Attack