How Does a Mob Differ from a Riot

question 53

Multiple Choice

How does a mob differ from a riot?

• A) a mob reflects fear contagion whereas a riot reflects hostility contagion
• B) a mob involves fewer people than a riot
• C) a mob directs its hostility at a few low-power individuals whereas a riot directs its hostility at groups of similar or greater power
• D) a and c
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Free Energy

A thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is available to do work.

Exergonic

A process that releases energy to its surroundings, typically in the form of work or heat.

High Energy Bond

A bond, typically found between phosphate groups in ATP, that releases a significant amount of energy when broken, commonly used in cellular processes.

Phosphate Groups

Functional groups consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, important in energy transfer and molecular structure of nucleic acids.