Aggression - Deindividuation Flashcards
What is LeBons crowd theory?
He described how individuals transformed in behaviour when they were part of a crowd through a combination of anonymity, suggestibility and contagion where a collective mind takes possession over them. Due to this the individual loses self-control and is capable of acting in a way that may go against their own personal or social norms.
What did Zimbardo say about individuals in large groups?
Zimbardo described that being in a large group gave people ‘a cloak of anonymity’ which diminished any considerations for personal consequences for their behaviours.
What are factors that contributed to de-individuation?
Taking drugs, alcohol and wearing uniforms as a loss of identity.
How was deindividuation described by Festinger?
As a psychological state in which inner restraints are lost “when individuals are not seen or paid attention to as individual”. It is characterised by lower self-awareness and decreased concerns about their own evaluation by others.
What did Diener say about deindividuation?
Suggested de-individual ion was mediated by self-awareness. When someone was alone their self-awareness acts as a regulator for their behaviour. In crowd situations their focus is outwards as there is lots of stimulation to attend to and their own self-awareness declines resulting in aggressive behaviours.
What is reduced public self-awareness?
Being anonymous.
What is reduced private self-awareness?
Forgetting themselves and loss of internal standards.
