Once a Person Is a Committed Follower in a Cult

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Multiple Choice

Once a person is a committed follower in a cult that relies upon coercive persuasion, the group is likely to:

• A) have created a new identity for the person now that he or she is among the elite.
• B) allow the person to make more choices in how he or she wants to pursue group goals.
• C) give "love baths" and affection whenever the person feels personal distress.
• D) encourage the person to initiate interactions with family members.

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Definitions:

Single-parent Families

households with one parent who is responsible for raising children without the involvement of the other biological parent.

Developmental Problems

Difficulties in physical, emotional, cognitive, or social growth that may affect a person's ability to achieve typical developmental milestones.

Permissive

Characterized by a lenient or liberal attitude, allowing or tolerating behaviors that others might restrict.

Neglectful

Characterized by a lack of attention, care, or consideration towards someone or something.