SOCIAL KEY QUESTION: CULTS

Question 1

How does agency theory apply to Cults?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

How does social impact theory apply to cults?

Answer 2

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

This allows minimal diffusion of responsibility and enforces obedience