Which of the Following Statements About Cults Is NOT True

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cults is NOT true?

• A)Cults have attracted countless converts.
• B)Most cults flourish in obscurity,unless bizarre incidents attract public attention.
• C)Cults generally use brainwashing and mind control to seduce lonely outsiders.
• D)People join cults because these groups appear to provide simple solutions to complex problems.

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Definitions:

Eyewitness Memory

The recollection by an individual of events they have witnessed, important in legal contexts but known for its potential inaccuracy.

Mock Witnesses

Individuals used in legal or psychological experiments simulating real witnesses to understand the reliability and factors affecting eyewitness testimony.

Leading Questions

Questions designed to suggest a particular answer, often used in a way that influences the response of the person being asked.

Bias

Bias refers to a tendency, inclination, or prejudice towards or against something or someone, often in a way considered to be unfair.