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WorksheetsWhat do you know about cults?
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
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
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
Many cult leaders promote messages that are simple and seem to make sense, the exact opposite of what we’re often provided with in typical, everyday life.
true
false
Those with high self-esteem are more likely to be persuaded by a cult environment.
true
false
Those who join cults are, for the most part, average people. They come from all backgrounds, all postal codes, and all tax brackets.
true
false
Women are more likely than men to join a cult.
true
false
Cults maintain their power by promoting an “us vs. them” mentality.
true
false
Cult members are always aware that they’re in a cult.
true
false
most people enter a cult willingly
true
false
