Cult leaders use this emotional vulnerability to bring ... it becomes to admit they've been deceived. 2. Isolation and Groupthink Cult leaders often isolate their followers from outside influences ...

Are you a conformist controlled by groupthink? What got us thinking about this is how social influence can impact our decision-making. Conformity and groupthink are aligning one’s attitudes and ...

Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. These docu-series depict how two of the world’s most nefarious cults managed to amass such a large ... [+] following—and how they ensured ...