Regarding Conversion to a Cult, Which of the Following Statements

question 122

Multiple Choice

Regarding conversion to a cult, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Isolation from family and friends is important to promote the new member's allegiance.
• B) Rituals such as chanting and meditation are used to help new members to question their beliefs and reach their own conclusions regarding their life choices.
• C) Potential recruits are initially "love bombed" with intense displays of affection and understanding.
• D) Making major public commitments creates a great deal of cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Theocratic

Pertaining to a form of government in which a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, with the deity's laws being interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities.

Hierarchical

Describes a system or organization where individuals or elements are ranked one above the other according to status or authority, often found in corporate, military, and social structures.

Egalitarian

Pertaining to the belief in or practice of human equality, especially with respect to social, political, and economic rights and privileges.

Sandé Cult

A traditional society in parts of West Africa that prepares young women for adulthood and marriage through rituals and teachings.