During a cricket match in Kolkata, the usually passive audience goes into a frenzy after a disputed decision and becomes a mob. Which of the following is most likely to mark their behaviour now?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Homogeneity of thought and behaviour, with impulsivity
Option (1) Irrational behaviour with no definite sense of purpose — Incorrect. Irrational behaviour marks a <strong>crowd</strong>. A mob is different: it has <strong>a definite sense of purpose</strong>, so this does not fit.
Option (2) Complementary skills and commitment to a common goal — Incorrect. Complementary skills and a common goal mark a <strong>team</strong>, built through planned, coordinated work. A frenzied mob forms in the moment.
Option (3) Homogeneity of thought and behaviour, with impulsivity — Correct. When an audience goes into a frenzy it becomes a <strong>mob</strong>. A mob shows <strong>homogeneity of thought and behaviour as well as impulsivity</strong>: everyone thinks and acts alike, without stopping to think.
Option (4) Interactions structured by a set of roles and norms — Incorrect. Roles and norms structure the interactions of a <strong>group</strong>, such as a club or committee. A mob has no such set structure.
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