World Religions Week 29 Flashcards
______ can give up their life and join a cult
anyone
Major determining factor of someone joining a cult is…
The skill of the recruiter
Recruiter convinces individual that…
deepest needs will be met and give them some satisfaction immediately
Four basic reason why people join cults
- Intellectual Reasons
- Emotional Reasons
- Social Reasons
- Spiritual Reasons
Also those are are…..are more likely to join a cult
emotionally dependent, highly suggestible, contain emotional problems.
_____ people are targeted to join cult
broken and hurting people
___ % of individuals who had been in a cult said they were not pressured to join, and __% claimed the group did not use mind games
77, 73
Cults do not use mind control, but instead use…
mundane tactics of social influence
Many recruits are seeking…
escape from hardships and humiliations
Cults actively recruit members of…
collages and universities
Cults look to bring in ____ poeple
valuable
Cults presents themselves offering…
unconditional love and solution to all problems
Often promise _____ or ______
change or compensation
Total converts…
show commitment in words and deeds, physically live our pledge
3.) Stockholm Syndrome
Refers to the ability of a powerful leader to create loyalty and dedication that defies reason in their cult members
