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Deindividuation can lead to reduced selfawareness and inhibition from "summary" of Social Psychology by John R. Eiser,J. Richard Eiser
Deindividuation refers to a psychological state in which individuals lose their sense of personal identity and, as a result, become more responsive to the norms and expectations of the group. This phenomenon can occur in a variety of situations, such as when individuals wear uniforms or masks that obscure their individuality, or when they are part of a large, anonymous crowd. When people are deindividuated, they are more likely to act in ways that they would not normally behave if they were alone or in a smaller group. One consequence of deindividuation is a reduction in self-awareness. When individuals feel less connected to their own identities, they may be less likely to monitor their behavior and consider how their actions align with their pe...
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