CLEP Social Sciences

Answer - D - A mob is a type of crowd that is easily led toward spontaneous violence or other aggressive action.

Key Takeaway: A crowd is simply a group of large people who are in relatively close proximity to one another, usually due to a common focus (such as a concert or sporting event) or a cause. A mass refers to people who are similarly interested in a situation or problem, but are not necessarily together at the same time. And audience is a more passive crowd, typically with a focus. A mob is easily led toward spontaneous violence or other aggressive action. A riot, though larger than a mob situation, is typically not as spontaneous.