After a rock concert, a crowd of fans mobbed the stage, trampling other people in their way. It is MOST likely that this unrestrained behavior was a result of which of the following?

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Deindividuation refers to the loss of individual identity and self-awareness when people are part of a group. In this case, the fans were likely to have been caught up in the excitement and energy of the crowd, losing their inhibitions and behaving in ways they would not normally do as individuals. This led them to trample others in their way without restraint. Social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform better when they are being watched or evaluated by others. Group polarization refers to the tendency for groups to become more extreme and polarized in their views over time. The bystander effect refers to the tendency for individuals to be less likely to help in an emergency situation when others are around. None of these explanations fit the situation described in the question as well as deindividuation.

After a Rock Concert, a Crowd of Fans Mobbed the Stage