North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT one of the five types of mobs?

1. Escape

2. Intellectual

3. Acquisitive

4. Flash

The correct answer is: Intellectual

Intellectual mobs are not classified as one of the five standard types of mobs recognized in crowd dynamics studies. The commonly accepted types of mobs typically include categories such as escape, acquisitive, and flash mobs, each with distinct behaviors and motivations. Escape mobs usually form during emergencies or crises when individuals are trying to flee a dangerous situation, demonstrating panic or fear-driven actions. Acquisitive mobs are characterized by theft or the urge to take items during a chaotic event, often driven by the crowd's collective behavior. Flash mobs emerge spontaneously, often organized via social media, to perform a brief, coordinated activity in a public space, and they tend to be nonviolent and goal-oriented, unlike other types. Since intellectual mobs do not fit into these established categories and lack the defining characteristics that outline the typical responses and dynamics of crowd behavior, this option stands apart as not being one of the recognized types.