Kyle Has Recently Become a Member of an Exclusive End-Times

question 14

Multiple Choice

Kyle has recently become a member of an exclusive end-times cult but is not initially sure he believes everything the group endorses.As a new member,he is required to engage in rituals,public canvassing,and fund-raising efforts for the group.When asked about his beliefs after a few months,Kyle will likely

• A)admit that he doesn't really believe in the groups ideals now that he knows more about it.
• B)come to strongly believe what he has been publicly advocating for the group.
• C)still be unsure of what he believes but is strongly committed to the group.
• D)have come to believe in the groups ideals but his personal commitment will have decreased.

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Definitions:

A-not-B Error

A cognitive error, often seen in infants, where they mistakenly search for an object in the location where it was last found (location A), even after they have seen it hidden in a new location (location B).

Immature Visual Systems

A developmental phase where the visual apparatus of infants is not yet fully developed, affecting their ability to see clearly and process visual information completely.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.

Dishabituation

A renewal of response to a stimulus following a period of habituation, often due to the introduction of a novel stimulus.