Cult Members Try to Catch Potential Converts at a Time

question 567

Multiple Choice

Cult members try to catch potential converts at a time of need, especially when​

• A) ​a sense of belonging will be attractive to converts.
• B) ​their need for self-actualization is at its highest.
• C) ​a sense of accomplishment will be attractive to converts.
• D) ​their need for adventure and experimentation is at its highest level.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning wherein two stimuli are continually coupled; over time, the reaction initially incited by the second stimulus comes to be incited by the first stimulus alone.

Acquisition

Acquisition in the context of psychology refers to the initial stage of learning when a response is first established or a new skill is begun to be acquired.

Classical Conditioning

Learning through the relationship between a naturally present stimulus and one that comes from the environment.

Extinction

In the context of psychology, it refers to the gradual diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement or the association with a stimulus is removed.