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deindividuation [diːˌɪndɪvɪdjʊˈeɪʃən] n (Psychology) Psychol the loss of a person's sense of individuality and personal responsibility How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| On the other hand, the internet may also have enhanced the possibility of deindividuation, where people do things on the computer that they would not do in less anonymous contexts. For example, the role of alcohol intoxication in sexually aggressive behavior may be due to an interaction of biological and cognitive factors, while the effects of anonymity can be understood through the process of deindividuation. Joinson explored the psychological theories that may underlie the disinhibited behaviors exhibited on the Internet: Deindividuation, reduction in social cues, social presence theory, self-awareness, and social identity are all nicely summarized and contextualized. |
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