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Mob Behavior

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Mob behavior refers to the collective actions and attitudes of a group of people that are often impulsive, irrational, and can lead to destructive or violent outcomes. It involves individuals losing their sense of personal identity and acting in ways they wouldn't typically do as individuals.

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