Which of the following individuals would you predict is most susceptible to deindividuation?
A) Tom, who is dressed in a Halloween costume and on his way to a party.
B) Dawn, who is walking down a street and can see her reflection in store windows.
C) Jill, who is delivering a speech to a crowd of people.
D) Todd, a store manager who is helping a customer.

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Deindividuation occurs when individuals lose their sense of individual identity and become more anonymous within a group. Tom, who is dressed in a Halloween costume and on his way to a party, is more likely to experience deindividuation because he is in a costume and surrounded by others who are also likely in costume or engaging in Halloween-related activities. This can lead to a loss of inhibitions and increased impulsivity. Dawn seeing her reflection in store windows and Todd helping a customer, are not situations that are likely to lead to deindividuation. Jill delivering a speech may lead to increased self-awareness and a greater sense of individual identity.

Which of the Following Individuals Would You Predict Is Most