SOCIAL KEY QUESTION: CULTS Flashcards

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How does agency theory apply to Cults?

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Cult members leave the autonomous state and enter an agentic state, blindly following their leaders rules by diffusing responsibility for their actions onto the leader

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How does social impact theory apply to cults?

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Cult leaders have high levels of the social forces and keep groups small

This allows minimal diffusion of responsibility and enforces obedience

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