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Which of the following best defines "indoctrination"?
Leaving a cult with professional support
Forming a religious group
Freely choosing to adopt new beliefs
Teaching beliefs in a forceful or manipulative way
"Love bombing" is most associated with which cult process?
Exit counselling
Social identity formation
Recruitment
Pyramid schemes
Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of cults?
High exit costs
Strict ideological control
Fostering of outside relationships
Charismatic leadership
Social Identity Theory suggests that our sense of self is shaped by:
Our IQ and academic achievement
Our physical appearance
The social groups we belong to
Our financial situation
Which cultural orientation emphasises personal independence and individual goals?
Enculturation
Acculturation
Individualism
Collectivism
When someone moves to a new country and gradually adopts its customs while keeping their own culture, this is called:
Acculturation
Enculturation
Social norming
Stereotyping
Which of the following is NOT one of the "Dark Triad" personality traits?
Psychopathy
Narcissism
Machiavellianism
Sadism
A cult leader who is charming on the surface but shows no real empathy or remorse is displaying which Dark Triad trait?
Coercion
Narcissism
Psychopathy
Machiavellianism
Which of the following is a protective factor for leaving a cult?
Wealth and financial independence
Psychosocial reintegration support (counselling, community)
High intelligence and strong critical thinking skills
A university education
Which of the following is a vulnerability factor for joining a cult?
Having a wide circle of acquaintances
Disillusionment with society and distrust of authority
A stable and satisfying spiritual practice
Active involvement in community organisations
The Cult of Isis originated in which ancient civilisation?
Egypt
Greece
Mesopotamia
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 are legal, Ponzi schemes are not
In a Ponzi scheme, returns are paid using other investors' $
Ponzi schemes rely on recruitment
Pyramid schemes sell legitimate products only
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
