Question

A peaceful audience at a sports event suddenly turns into a frenzied mob following a controversial decision by the referee. Which factors are likely responsible for this transformation?

Options

• The audience’s initial passive nature

• The presence of clear and enforced rules

• The polarisation of attention and shared emotions among the audience

• The diverse opinions and behaviours within the crowd

Answer 1

The polarisation of attention and shared emotions among the audience

Explanation:

This describes deindividuation, a psychological condition that explains mob action.