Which of the Following Adolescents Would Be the LEAST Vulnerable

question 293

Multiple Choice

Which of the following adolescents would be the LEAST vulnerable to cult conversion?​

• A) ​an adolescent who is seeking a cause to conform to in place of his or her parent's authority
• B) ​an adolescent who is undergoing a period of mild depression, indecision, or alienation from family and friends
• C) ​an adolescent who is struggling to become independent from his or her parents
• D) ​an adolescent who has a strong sense of belonging and need for achievement

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Definitions:

Entitativity

The degree to which a group is perceived as being a coherent, unified entity.

Ingroup Bias

A tendency to favor one's own group over other groups.

Ingroup

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member.

Cohesion

The force or quality of sticking together, often used to describe unity or solidarity within groups.