When members of a group discontinue self-evaluation and adopt group norms and attitudes that can lead to a mob mentality, _______ has occurred.

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The phenomenon in which individuals lose their sense of individual identity and become part of a group, leading to a shift towards the group norm and potentially allowing for mob-like behavior, is known as deindividuation. Options A and C are different social psychology concepts that do not directly relate to this phenomenon.

When Members of a Group Discontinue Self-Evaluation and Adopt Group