What do you know about cults?

What makes people join cults?

• need for inclusion

• sense of purpose

• sense of superiority

• sense of identity

• all of the above

Why is the term "cult" confusing?

• It's ambigious

• It's often misunderstood

• People have different ideas of what a cult is

• All of these are true

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cult?

• the leader isolates members 
• members have their daily activities strictly controlled
• members are subjected to mental stress
• All of these are correct

Which of the following is usually NOT seen in a cult?

• members are encouraged to do research and investigate the group
• one group is seen as "special" or higher within the group
• requirements of living in a compound or certain area
• questioning and dissent is discouraged or even punished

Cults ___________

• practice a controlled environment.

• Utilize fraud and deception.

• Employ mind-control techniques,

• All the above

Why do people join cults?

• Vulnerability in life experience

• They see no relevance for traditional religion

• All the above

what kinds of methods are used to get people into cults?

• simple invitation

• love bombing

• "the prize"

• rewards

• all of the above

can any group of devoted people be considered a cult?

• yes

• no

cults are attractive because they promote an illusion of comfort

• true

• false

Many people join cults because they believe they’re being offered solid, absolute answers for questions such as good vs. evil, religion, the meaning of life, politics, etc.

• true

• false