All of the Following Factors, Except One, Were Involved in the Recruitment

question 56

Multiple Choice

All of the following factors, except one, were involved in the recruitment of Reverend Jones's followers and their eventual mass suicide. Which one was NOT applicable to this situation?

• A) the foot-in-the-door technique
• B) the door-in-the-face technique
• C) social isolation in an alien environment
• D) normative social influence

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Definitions:

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, which often influences social relationships and interactions.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes objects are viewed holistically, emphasizing the whole of anything is greater than its parts.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people or objects, often influencing relationships and interactions.

Continuation

The act of proceeding or carrying on with an activity or process without interruption.