You Can Teach People to Resist the Influences of Cults

question 243

Multiple Choice

You can teach people to resist the influences of cults by exposing them to information consistent with cult beliefs, and then debunking that information. This reflects the _____________________ and is effective for preventing the development of undesirable beliefs.

• A) parametric effect
• B) inoculation effect
• C) social comparison effect
• D) autokinetic effect

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Definitions:

Contrapposto

The disposition of the human figure in which one part is turned in opposition to another part (usually hips and legs one way, shoulders and chest another), creating a counterpositioning of the body about its central axis. Sometimes called “weight shift” because the weight of the body tends to be thrown to one foot, creating tension on one side and relaxation on the other.

S-curve

A term in art and design describing a curve shaped like the letter "S", often used to create a sense of dynamism and grace in compositions and poses.

Chiasmus

A rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order, in the same or a modified form.

Court Style

The artistic style or fashion prevalent within a royal court, often setting trends and standards for luxury, elegance, and cultural expression.