George is at a pub watching the Stanley Cup final game.When his local team loses,everyone in the bar starts booing and running around outside of the bar.People begin to smash windows of cars and business and some people begin to loot stores.George gets "caught up" in this and joins in the rioting behaviour.What concept is depicted in this example?
A)Groupthink
B)Conformity
C)Deindividuation
D)Obedience

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Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual identity in group situations, which can lead to a decrease in personal responsibility and an increase in impulsive or aggressive behavior. In this scenario, George may have felt anonymous and less accountable for his actions due to the larger group of people engaging in the same behavior, leading to his participation in the rioting. Groupthink refers to a phenomenon where group members prioritize harmony and agreement over critical thinking and individual opinions, which does not seem to be the case in this scenario. Conformity and obedience are also not the best choices because George's behavior is not necessarily based on complying with group norms or following the orders of authority figures.

George Is at a Pub Watching the Stanley Cup Final