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Which of the following best defines "indoctrination"?
Teaching beliefs in a forceful or manipulative way
Leaving a cult with professional support
Forming a religious group
Freely choosing to adopt new beliefs
"Love bombing" is most associated with which cult process?
Recruitment
Exit counselling
Social identity formation
Pyramid schemes
Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of cults?
Strict ideological control
Charismatic leadership
Fostering of outside relationships
High exit costs
Social Identity Theory suggests that our sense of self is shaped by:
The social groups we belong to
Our IQ and academic achievement
Our physical appearance
Our financial situation
Which cultural orientation emphasises personal independence and individual goals?
Collectivism
Enculturation
Acculturation
Individualism
When someone moves to a new country and gradually adopts its customs while keeping their own culture, this is called:
Enculturation
Acculturation
Stereotyping
Social norming
Which of the following is NOT one of the "Dark Triad" personality traits?
Machiavellianism
Psychopathy
Narcissism
Sadism
A cult leader who is charming on the surface but shows no real empathy or remorse is displaying which Dark Triad trait?
Machiavellianism
Narcissism
Coercion
Psychopathy
Which of the following is a protective factor for leaving a cult?
Psychosocial reintegration support (counselling, community)
High intelligence and strong critical thinking skills
A university education
Wealth and financial independence
Which of the following is a vulnerability factor for joining a cult?
Having a wide circle of acquaintances
A stable and satisfying spiritual practice
Active involvement in community organisations
Disillusionment with society and distrust of authority
The Cult of Isis originated in which ancient civilisation?
Greece
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Rome
What made ancient "mystery cults" distinctive?
They involved secret knowledge and initiation rituals
What is the key difference between a Pyramid Scheme and a Ponzi Scheme?
Pyramid schemes sell legitimate products only
In a Ponzi scheme, returns are paid using other investors' $
Ponzi schemes rely on recruitment
Pyramid schemes are legal, Ponzi schemes are not
What common tactic used by MLMs that is similar to cult recruitment?
Love bombing and false promises
Define coercion and give one example of how it might be used in a cult
Using force, threats, or pressure to make someone act against their will
Explain the difference between enculturation and acculturation. Give an example of each.
Enculturation = learning values & norms of your own culture from birth. Acculturation = adapting to new culture whilst keeping parts of your own
