Which of the Following People Would Probably Not Be a Prime

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would probably not be a prime candidate for membership into a cult?

• A) Lewis, who is mad at the world, especially his parents
• B) Leticia, who is open to new ideas and wants world peace and harmony among people
• C) Lauren, who is under a lot of stress and dissatisfied with her life
• D) Lawrence, who has only has a high school diploma but tends to be independent and happy with his life

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Definitions:

Inoculation

A psychological technique designed to build resilience against persuasive arguments by exposing individuals to weakened versions of those arguments.

Elaboration Likelihood

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change.

Heuristic-Systematic

A model describing two distinct ways people process information: through heuristic cues or systematic analysis.

Boomerang

A curved piece of wood or other material that, when thrown, returns to the thrower. Metaphorically, it can imply actions that backfire on the initiator.