Zimbardo argues that deindividuation
A)occurs in solitary individuals as well as groups.
B)is a process involving input variables and output variables.
C)causes only positive,prosocial behaviors.
D)causes only negative,antisocial behaviors.

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According to Zimbardo, deindividuation is a process that involves both input variables (such as anonymity, diffusion of responsibility, and altered consciousness) and output variables (such as decreased self-restraint and increased emotional arousal). It can result in either positive or negative behaviors, depending on situational factors and individual differences.

Zimbardo Argues That Deindividuation