Regarding Cults, Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE

question 122

Multiple Choice

Regarding cults, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

• A)Most former members mention guilt and fear as the main reasons for not leaving when they wished they could.
• B)Most cult members are reduced to childlike dependency on the group for meeting all of their daily needs.
• C)After they leave, many former cult members suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, and emotional disturbances much like posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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