Sociologyspeaking topic
People will easily do things in a uniform and a role that they would never do alone. How does hiding behind a role silence the conscience so effectively?
— roles and deindividuation / Zimbardo
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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