When a gunman recently shot into a crowded movie theater in Colorado, what occurred in the theater would be termed a(n) ____________.
A) mob
B) aggregate
C) panic
D) riot

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Panic is the best choice because it refers to a sudden and overwhelming fear or anxiety that can lead to irrational behavior, such as attempting to escape or hide in a dangerous situation like a mass shooting. A mob and riot involve more intentional and aggressive actions by a group of people, while an aggregate refers to a collection of individuals who may not necessarily be interacting with each other.

When a Gunman Recently Shot into a Crowded Movie Theater