Halley found that he was more than willing to behave viciously toward members of a minority group when he was hidden by his KKK robes and surrounded by fellow KKK members, even though he tended not to behave this way the rest of the time. His behavior while robed reflects the influence of __________.

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Deindividuation refers to the phenomenon in which people lose their sense of individuality and responsibility when they become part of a group. In Halley's case, he became more willing to behave viciously when he was hidden by his KKK robes and surrounded by fellow KKK members, indicating that he was experiencing deindividuation.

Halley Found That He Was More Than Willing to Behave