In Trying to Make Sense of the Mass Murder-Suicide of the Members

question 59

Multiple Choice

In trying to make sense of the mass murder-suicide of the members of the Order of the Solar Temple,a Gestaltist would probably

• A) examine the external rewards and punishments used by the leaders.
• B) ask about the childhood of the Temple followers.
• C) ponder the subjective meaning of the act to Temple followers.
• D) ask about the traumatic events in the lives of Temple followers.
• E) consult a social psychologist.

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