Once a person is a committed follower in a cult that relies upon coercive persuasion, the group is likely to:
A) have created a new identity for the person now that he or she is among the elite.
B) allow the person to make more choices in how he or she wants to pursue group goals.
C) give "love baths" and affection whenever the person feels personal distress.
D) encourage the person to initiate interactions with family members.

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Cults that rely on coercive persuasion often manipulate members into believing that they have a new, improved identity and are part of an elite group. This can create a strong attachment to the group, making it more difficult for the person to leave or question the group's actions.

Once a Person Is a Committed Follower in a Cult