Assertion: In mob situations, there is a lack of sense of purpose and unity of action.

Reasoning: Mob behavior is characterized by display of homogeneity of thought and impulsive actions.

Assertion (A) is not true but Reasoning (R) is correct.

An audience is another type of gathering of people who come together for a specific purpose, such as watching a cricket match or a movie. Audiences are typically passive observers, but there are instances where they can become frenzied and transform into mobs. In mob situations, there is a clear sense of purpose and unity of action. The attention of individuals in the mob becomes polarized, and their actions are directed towards a common goal or objective. Mob behavior is characterized by a shared mindset and behavior, displaying homogeneity of thought and impulsive actions.