What Is the Difference Between a Mob and a Riot

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a mob and a riot?

• A) Nothing, they are virtually identical.
• B) Everything, they share nothing in common except being types of crowds.
• C) A riot is more widespread, sustained, and involves more people than a mob.
• D) A mob is always nonviolent and benevolent in nature, and a riot is always hostile and destructive.

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Definitions:

Physical Interaction

The effect that objects have on each other because of their mass and physical proximity, often resulting in a change in motion or position.

Cognitive Development

Refers to the progression of thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities from infancy through adulthood.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work on child development, particularly in understanding how children acquire knowledge and think about the world.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor actions.