Some cult members may insist they’re involved of their own free will and are living happy lives, further complicating a consensus. Bear these facts in mind as we delve into the psychology of cults and their …

This course explores the psychological mechanisms that enable cults to form and to take things to such extremes. What do cults share with other groups (mainstream religions, nations, and everyday social …

20 sep. 2023 · The effects of being in a cult might be examined through two lenses: the effects of growing up in a cult and the psychological effects of leaving a cult. The effects of growing up in a cult …

15 sep. 2024 · Explore cult psychology, recruitment tactics, mind control techniques, group dynamics, and the psychological impact of cult involvement and recovery.

19 nov. 2024 · These strategies exploit cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, to entrench members within the cult's belief system. Furthermore, the use of fear, guilt, …

20 jan. 2025 · Discover the psychology behind cults to manipulate and control, and why people are drawn to their influence.

22 jan. 2025 · Experts on cults and undue influence, including myself and others, apply psychological models of social influence to determine whether a person has been destructively influenced.

12 feb. 2024 · The combination of unresolved trauma, a fragmented sense of self, and the manipulation tactics employed by cult leaders creates a powerful psychological grip on cult members.

19 nov. 2025 · Cult psychology is the study of the psychological mechanisms and social dynamics that influence individuals to join, remain in, or leave cults. It examines factors such as persuasion, …

26 sep. 2023 · The fascination of cults lies in their complex interplay of psychological, social and cultural factors, and they will undoubtedly continue to fascinate and puzzle us for generations.