Asked by Michael Bernzweig on Sep 23, 2024

The concept of de-individuation was linked,in particular,to what aspect of the Matti Baranovski murder?

A) The people passing by in their cars were aware of the presence of other bystanders in the area.
B) Matti's assailants wore masks.
C) Matti's assailants had come to the park with the intention of fighting another group.
D) The youth who attacked Matti had never seen him before.

De-Individuation

The loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in groups, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior.

  • Discern the significance of concepts from social psychology in evaluating criminal matters.