Tim cyber bullies his neighbors, and his behavior is often disgraceful. Which of the following group dynamics does his behavior demonstrate?

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Deindividuation refers to the phenomenon where individuals in groups may lose self-awareness and feel lessened responsibility for their actions, leading to behavior that they might not exhibit individually. Tim's behavior of cyberbullying his neighbors while possibly being part of a group or under the anonymity that online platforms provide can be an example of deindividuation, where he feels emboldened to act in ways he might not if he were easily identifiable or acting alone.

Tim Cyber Bullies His Neighbors, and His Behavior Is Often