Social psychologists have coined the term ____ to refer to the loss of self-awareness and of individual accountability in a group.
A)deindividuation
B)optimal distinctiveness
C)social facilitation
D)social loafing

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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 were alone. This can lead to a decrease in self-awareness and a diminished sense of personal responsibility for actions taken within the group context.

Social Psychologists Have Coined the Term ____ to Refer to the Loss