400-600 words
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina damaged the New Orleans and
surrounding areas, news reports of groups of looters were announced.
Oftentimes, when under the influence of a crowd, individuals will
display aggressive or unlawful behavior that they would not otherwise
participate in. This phenomenon is referred to as deindividuation.
Research and discuss the following:
- Identify and describe a historical event in which the deindividuation phenomenon occurred.
- Explain the process of deindividuation (e.g., how it works,
what changes happen within the individual to allow for unusual
behavior). - Discuss how deindividuation might also occur outside the
presence of a crowd, such as in other settings in which a person feels
anonymous.
Include at least 3 sources in your paper. Use in-text citations and a reference list according to APA-style guidelines.
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