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How Cults Take Control of You
How does an ordinary person become so devoted to a leader that they surrender their money, relationships, freedom, and sometimes even their life? Could someone you love be under the influence of a destructive group without realizing it?
In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology, Dr. Jerry Cunningham explores the disturbing psychology of cults, beginning with the tragic story of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple.
You'll discover how cults recruit members, why intelligent people become trapped, and how manipulation, isolation, and fear can gradually replace independent thinking. More…
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