Jimmy is very quiet at school, but later that night at a party Jimmy gets 'crazy' and starts to cut the rug on the dance floor. Jimmy's classmates are stunned at this displayed behavior. Jimmy is experiencing:

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Deindividuation refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a group lose their self-awareness and sense of individuality, leading them to act in ways they normally wouldn't on their own. Jimmy's behavior change at the party, where he becomes 'crazy' and uninhibited on the dance floor, can be attributed to the effects of deindividuation, likely influenced by the group setting and atmosphere of the party.

Jimmy Is Very Quiet at School, but Later That Night