Cultic Studies Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1 1985, Page 88
Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Dr.
Zimbardo, holder of many academic awards, has published widely in the field of social
psychology, including books and articles on attitude change, cognitive control, cults, and
shyness.
Cynthia Hartley, M.A., is a specialist in the areas of gerontology and programs for
volunteers in health and social service fields. As an advocate for seniors, she has developed
innovative programs for seniors and intergenerational groups-work that has won her
numerous awards.
This article is an electronic version of an article originally published in Cultic Studies Journal, 1985,
Volume 2, Number 1, pages 91-147. Please keep in mind that the pagination of this electronic reprint
differs from that of the bound volume. This fact could affect how you enter bibliographic information in
papers that you may write.
Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Dr.
Zimbardo, holder of many academic awards, has published widely in the field of social
psychology, including books and articles on attitude change, cognitive control, cults, and
shyness.
Cynthia Hartley, M.A., is a specialist in the areas of gerontology and programs for
volunteers in health and social service fields. As an advocate for seniors, she has developed
innovative programs for seniors and intergenerational groups-work that has won her
numerous awards.
This article is an electronic version of an article originally published in Cultic Studies Journal, 1985,
Volume 2, Number 1, pages 91-147. Please keep in mind that the pagination of this electronic reprint
differs from that of the bound volume. This fact could affect how you enter bibliographic information in
papers that you may write.




















































































































