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:

Coercive Messages

Communication that uses threats or forceful tactics to influence the behavior or beliefs of others, often seen in advertising, negotiations, or persuasive contexts.

Softening Up

A strategy used to gradually build support or reduce opposition for a new policy, idea, or change through communication and persuasion.

Friendly Persuasion

The use of positive, non-coercive tactics aimed at convincing others to adopt a viewpoint or take an action.

Substantive Format

An approach or structure that focuses on the essential and significant aspects of a subject matter.