Regarding Conversion to a Cult, Which of the Following Statements

question 27

Multiple Choice

Regarding conversion to a cult, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Isolation from family and friends is important to promote the new member's allegiance.
• B)Rituals such as chanting and meditation are used to help new members to question their beliefs and reach their own conclusions regarding their life choices.
• C)Many cults apply the foot-in-the-door technique as part of the conversion process.
• D)During conversion, new members are expected to show greater and greater commitment to the cult's mission.

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Definitions:

Proneness

The tendency or likelihood of experiencing a particular condition or event.

Anger

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

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Secondary Control

A coping mechanism that involves adjusting one's own goals and efforts to deal with situations that are beyond one's control.