Robert Cialdini's book, INFLUENCE: The Psychology of Persuasion discusses
cults but also puts them within a broader context of everyday social
influences. 

Michael B. Quanty, Ph.D.
Psychology Professor
Senior Institutional Researcher
Thomas Nelson Community College
PO Box 9407
Hampton, VA 23670

Phone: 757.825.3500
Fax: 757.825.3807


-----Original Message-----
From: Rod Hetzel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:44 AM
To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences
Subject: psychological effects of cults


Hi everyone:

I'm looking for some references on the psychological effects of various
cult activities.  This would include indoctrination into cults, the role
of persuasion and groupthink, the psychological effects of cult
involvement and deprogramming, etc.  This could also include religious
organizations that use various forms of manipulation or persuasion to
influence people or manipulate behavior.  I'm not too familiar with this
area and am hoping some of my other clinical colleagues or my social
colleagues might have some suggestions for me.  I'm looking for
empirical articles as well as textbooks that could be used.

Thanks in advance!

Rod

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Roderick D. Hetzel, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
LeTourneau University
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