SOCIAL KEY QUESTION: CULTS Flashcards
1
Q
How does agency theory apply to Cults?
A
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
2
Q
How does social impact theory apply to cults?
A
Cult leaders have high levels of the social forces and keep groups small
This allows minimal diffusion of responsibility and enforces obedience