It Is Virtually Impossible for Converts to Admit They Have

question 391

Multiple Choice

It is virtually impossible for converts to admit they have made a mistake after making major public commitments to the cult, which creates a powerful __________ effect.

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) empathy-helping
• C) just-world belief
• D) social exchange

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Global Recession

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Scale

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