What is deindividuation and why does it occur (sometimes leading ...

[rachel9]

What is deindividuation and why does it occur (sometimes leading to riots or vigilante justice)?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Integrative solutions to conflict are most likely to be reached when
 
  a. adversaries compromise on all issues brought to the bargaining table.
  b. arbitrators are used to facilitate communication.
  c. communication between adversaries is limited to mediators.
  d. adversaries understand their opponents' priorities.

[amy.lauersdorf90]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Deindividuation is the reduction of the normal constraints on behavior when people are part of a crowd. This lessening of normal restraints on destructive behavior occurs for at least two reasons. First, when individuals become members of a crowd, they become relatively anonymous and are less likely to be singled out for individual blame. A second cause of deindividuation is that when people become part of a crowd, they are more likely to focus attention on other people and events and are therefore less likely to be self-aware; this lack of self-awareness means that individuals will be less likely to look inward, to their own values and standards, for guides to appropriate behavior.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D