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Martin, P. R., Langone, M. D., Dole, A. A., &Wiltrout, J. (1992). Post-cult symptoms as
measured by the MCMI before and after residential treatment. Cultic Studies Journal,
9(2), 219-250.
Nunnally, J. C. (1978). Psychometric theory. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Ofshe, R., &Singer, M. T. (1986). Attacks on peripheral versus central elements of self and
the impact of thought-reforming techniques. Cultic Studies Journal, 3(1), 3-24.
Schein, E., Schneier, I., &Baker, C. H. (1961). Coercive persuasion. New York: W. W. Norton.
Singer, M. T., Temerlin, M., &Langone, M. D. (1990). Psychotherapy cults. Cultic Studies
Journal, 7(2), 101-125.
Stein, M. (1984). Jungian analysis. Shambhala: London.
Thurstone, L. L. (1947). Multiple-factor analysis. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Tobias, M. L., &Lalich, J. (1994) Captive hearts, captive minds Freedom and recovery from
cults and abusive relationships. Alameda, CA: Hunter House.
Yeakley, F. (Ed.). (1988). The discipling dilemma. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate.
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Appendix A: GPA Scale
This inventory is designed to evaluate certain aspects of religious, psychotherapeutic, political,
commercial, and other groups. Please rate, as best you can, the degree to which the following
statements characterize the group under consideration. Rate each item according to your
experience and observations (in retrospect) of how the group actually functioned. If your
group had different levels of membership (within which the group‟s dominant features
differed), please apply the ratings to the level with which you have greatest familiarity. Circle
the best answer, using the following ratings:
1 =not at all characteristic
2 =not characteristic
3 =can‟t say/not sure
4 =characteristic
5 =very characteristic
1.[R] The group does not tell members how to conduct their sex lives.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Women are directed to use their bodies for the purpose of recruiting or of manipulation.
1 2 3 4 5
3. The group advocates or implies that breaking the law is okay if it serves the interests of
the group.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Members are expected to postpone or give up their personal, vocational, and educational
goals in order to work for the group.
1 2 3 4 5
5.[R] The group encourages ill members to get medical assistance.
1 2 3 4 5
Martin, P. R., Langone, M. D., Dole, A. A., &Wiltrout, J. (1992). Post-cult symptoms as
measured by the MCMI before and after residential treatment. Cultic Studies Journal,
9(2), 219-250.
Nunnally, J. C. (1978). Psychometric theory. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Ofshe, R., &Singer, M. T. (1986). Attacks on peripheral versus central elements of self and
the impact of thought-reforming techniques. Cultic Studies Journal, 3(1), 3-24.
Schein, E., Schneier, I., &Baker, C. H. (1961). Coercive persuasion. New York: W. W. Norton.
Singer, M. T., Temerlin, M., &Langone, M. D. (1990). Psychotherapy cults. Cultic Studies
Journal, 7(2), 101-125.
Stein, M. (1984). Jungian analysis. Shambhala: London.
Thurstone, L. L. (1947). Multiple-factor analysis. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Tobias, M. L., &Lalich, J. (1994) Captive hearts, captive minds Freedom and recovery from
cults and abusive relationships. Alameda, CA: Hunter House.
Yeakley, F. (Ed.). (1988). The discipling dilemma. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate.
*************************
Appendix A: GPA Scale
This inventory is designed to evaluate certain aspects of religious, psychotherapeutic, political,
commercial, and other groups. Please rate, as best you can, the degree to which the following
statements characterize the group under consideration. Rate each item according to your
experience and observations (in retrospect) of how the group actually functioned. If your
group had different levels of membership (within which the group‟s dominant features
differed), please apply the ratings to the level with which you have greatest familiarity. Circle
the best answer, using the following ratings:
1 =not at all characteristic
2 =not characteristic
3 =can‟t say/not sure
4 =characteristic
5 =very characteristic
1.[R] The group does not tell members how to conduct their sex lives.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Women are directed to use their bodies for the purpose of recruiting or of manipulation.
1 2 3 4 5
3. The group advocates or implies that breaking the law is okay if it serves the interests of
the group.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Members are expected to postpone or give up their personal, vocational, and educational
goals in order to work for the group.
1 2 3 4 5
5.[R] The group encourages ill members to get medical assistance.
1 2 3 4 5
