Many Psychologists Do Not Like the Term "Brainwashing" to Describe

question 22

Multiple Choice

Many psychologists do not like the term "brainwashing" to describe the creation of suicide bombers because brainwashing

• A)sounds like a physical rather than a mental process.
• B)detracts from the mysterious coercion that occurs.
• C)implies that the individuals are being "cleansed."
• D)implies a sudden change of mind and a lack of awareness of what is happening.

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