When members of a group loosen normal behavioral restraints and do things they wouldn't do on their own, __________ has occurred.

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Deindividuation is a concept in social psychology that refers to the loss of individuality and self-awareness when individuals are part of a group. When members of a group loosen normal behavioral restraints and do things they wouldn't do on their own, it is an example of deindividuation. Option A, social risk, is not a concept related to this phenomenon. Option C, distinctiveness, refers to the degree to which individuals differ from others in a particular context, but it is not directly related to deindividuation. Option D, none of these, is incorrect as option B, deindividuation, is the correct answer.

When Members of a Group Loosen Normal Behavioral Restraints and Do