A Group That Professes Great Devotion to Some Person and Follows

question 271

Multiple Choice

A group that professes great devotion to some person and follows that person almost without question with the members typically being victimized by the leaders of this group in various ways is called a

• A)political party.
• B)membership group.
• C)cult.
• D)reference group.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Thoughts

Negative thinking patterns that are counterproductive or harmful to an individual's mental health or well-being.

Cognitive Therapy Techniques

Strategies used in psychotherapy to change negative patterns of thinking to improve mood and behavior.

Born Loser

A derogatory term suggesting an individual who is habitually unsuccessful or unlucky, often used to imply that failure is an intrinsic part of one's character rather than due to external circumstances.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of treatment that consists of repeated pairings of a stimulus with a very unpleasant stimulus.