What Effect Does the Development of a Conspiracy Theory Have

question 67

Multiple Choice

What effect does the development of a conspiracy theory have on members of the group?

• A) it tends to bind the group together emotionally
• B) it binds the group together intellectually
• C) it seems to provide the group members with a reason as to why they seem incapable of obtaining their goals
• D) both a and c
• E) all of the above

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