Conversion to a Cult Often Includes All of the Following

question 410

Multiple Choice

Conversion to a cult often includes all of the following EXCEPT

• A) intense displays of affection and understanding toward the convert.
• B) isolation of the convert from noncult members.
• C) drills, disciplines, and rituals.
• D) having the convert reflect on his or her own ideas and beliefs.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

This condition features a consistent focus on maintaining order, striving for perfection, and exercising control, often sacrificing adaptability, receptiveness, and productivity in the process.

DSM-III-R

The third edition, revised, of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association outlining mental health diagnoses and criteria.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A chronic mental health issue characterized by an ongoing pattern of failing to respect or breaching the rights of other people.

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological disorders and phenomena from a biological standpoint, focusing on genetics, neurotransmitters, and brain structures.