When a Sample of Americans Was Asked,"Why Do You Think

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Essay

When a sample of Americans was asked,"Why do you think people become involved in cults?" the most frequently mentioned causes were "need for leadership or father figure," "unhappiness,feeling of hopelessness," "gullibility," "need to have a sense of belonging," and "mental illness." Please give your own answer to this question,and offer an interpretation of the responses given by the individuals sampled in this survey.

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Individuals or groups who attempt to influence legislators or officials in favor of a specific cause or policy.

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