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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