The Groups That Use the Word "Cult" to Refer to Very

question 53

Multiple Choice

The groups that use the word "cult" to refer to very specific religious groups that have "destructive" characteristics are

• A)cult awareness groups.
• B)anti-cult groups.
• C)counter-cult groups.
• D)cult control groups.
• E)cult awareness groups and anti-cult groups.

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Definitions:

Public Consensus

The general agreement or common opinion among a group of people or within the public on a particular issue.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and expectations.

General Public

The broad group of people in society who are not specialized or distinct in any specific area but represent the average citizens.

Sociologists

Social scientists who study human societies, their interactions, and the processes that preserve and change them.