De-individulisation

Question 1

De-individualisation

Answer 1

Individual lowers levels of self-evaluation and concerns about others view of them

Question 2

Nature of de-individualisation

Answer 2

big group -‘cloak of anonymity’
Diminishes personal consequences

Question 3

Process of de-individualisation

Answer 3

When in a group , individual becomes unidentifiable
⬇️inner restraints and guilt
⬆️inhibited actions and antisocial behaviour

Question 4

Zimbardo

Answer 4

Groups of 4 female undergrads - electric shocks
1/2 - hid identity
1/2 - weren’t hidden

Those who were hidden were more likely to shock others and for 2X as long

Question 5

Strengths

Answer 5

+real world application- suicide jumpers
+support in sport - shirts
+research support- Stanford prison

Question 6

Weaknesses

Answer 6

-Gender differences- males respond differently
-inconclusive support- antisocial behaviour not common in big groups