When a Person Is a Committed Follower in a Cult

question 9

Multiple Choice

When 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)give "love baths" and affection whenever the person feels personal distress.
• C)encourage the person to initiate interactions with family members.
• D)allow the person to make more choices in how he or she wants to pursue group goals.

Comprehend the significance of ethical considerations in psychological research.

Understand the applications of psychology in addressing human problems and improving quality of life.

Identify the core principles of major psychological perspectives (e.g., behaviorism, humanistic, cognitive).

Recognize the role of psychology in the legal system and its application to criminal behavior.