When people feel anonymous and lack personal accountability, they may abandon their normal restraints and inhibitions. This is known as __________.

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Deindividuation refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a group lose their sense of individual identity and, as a result, may engage in behaviors they typically would not if they felt identifiable and accountable. This can happen in large groups or online where anonymity is prevalent.

When People Feel Anonymous and Lack Personal Accountability, They May