Cultic Studies Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1 1985, Page 98
Figure 2
The Field of Forces Impinging on a Cult Convert
Mainstream World
Family
School
Work
Friends
Pleasures
Goals
Interests
Intimacy
Appeal Manipulative Repulsion
Pull
Cult Convert
Developmental/Psychological History
Strengths/Weaknesses
Attitudes/Values
Problem-Solving Style
Perception of Mainstream World
Appeal Manipulative Pull Repulsion
Cult Environment
Manipulative Factors
Denigration of critical thinking
Group pressure
Isolation
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