When New York University women were dressed in Ku Klux Klan-style hoods, they demonstrated significantly more aggression. This finding is best explained in terms of

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This finding can best be described as an example of deindividuation, which occurs when individuals lose their sense of individuality and personal responsibility in a group setting. The anonymity of the hoods likely led the women to feel more anonymous and less accountable for their actions, leading to increased aggression.

When New York University Women Were Dressed in Ku Klux