Describe the Procedures Used in Brainwashing and in Cult Conversion

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Essay

Describe the procedures used in brainwashing and in cult conversion, and explain how these two procedures are similar and how they are different.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A persistent psychological state that manifests as an inflated sense of one's own importance, a deep desire for undue admiration, and a noticeable deficiency in feeling empathy towards others.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorists

Scholars or professionals who believe that psychological problems arise from faulty or irrational thinking processes, and that changing these thought patterns through therapy can alter behavior.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of avoidance of social interactions out of fear of rejection, inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation.

Social Ties

The connections between individuals in a society, including friendships, familial relationships, work associations, and other forms of social interactions.