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process of deindividuation
INDIVIDUAL - reduced self-observation and self-evaluation, and reduced concern for the evaluation of others
→ reduced control of inhibited behaviours which means that they more likely to show MORE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR
meaning of self-observation
a state where you are less aware of what you’re thinking, doing or feeling
meaning of self-evaluation
state in which you compare your behaviour, thoughts with your own norms and values
individual becomes less self-reflective
meaning of reduced concern for the evaluation of others
the individual doesn’t care about what others think of their behaviour
meaning of reduced control of inhibited behaviours
irrational beliefs/behaviour
distortion of perception - not focussed and attentive
memory deficits - poor memory function
list of variables that induce a state of deindividuation
anonymity
group sizing
altered responsibility
overstimulation
physical actions
arousal
altered consciousness
novel situations
→ you don’t identify as yourself/as an individual
behavioural consequences
irrational behaviour
memory deficits
distortion of perception
how does deindividuation leads to aggressive behaviour
by reducing the ability to prevent unwanted behaviour
