Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
deindividuation in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 One Word Substitution
Which term refers to "the psychological phenomenon in which people are more likely to commit unethical acts when they feel their actions are not being observed"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Deindividuation
Option 1 (Deindividuation) is correct as it refers to the loss of self-awareness in groups or when anonymous, leading to unethical behavior.
Option 2 (Cognitive Dissonance) is wrong because it refers to mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs.
Option 3 (Self-Justification) is wrong as it refers to rationalizing one's actions, not the cause of unethical behavior.
Option 4 (Moral Disengagement) is wrong because it involves rationalizing unethical actions, but not specifically tied to being unobserved.
deindividuation – questions
Has deindividuation been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – deindividuation has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025.