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It's easy to dismiss cult members as being brainwashed by a charismatic leader, but the process of being recruited into a cult is much more complicated than that. Learn more about the ways cults use an extreme ideology and sophisticated methods of persuasion to prey upon emotionally fragile members of society.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use in a psychology class when discussing brainwashing and the mentality of cults
- Have learners research famous examples of cults in small groups and present their discoveries to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Addresses the tragedies of the Jonestown and Heaven's Gate cults
- Discusses the differences between organized religion and cults
Pros
- Includes an assessment to check for understanding after viewing
- Provides an insightful look at the methods of persuasion and appeals to human nature used in cult recruiting
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