How Do Cults Exploit Our Basic Human Needs for Belonging and Acceptance?

Another common technique is the use of indoctrination, where members are exposed to the group’s beliefs continuously and repetitively. This can happen through various means, including group meetings, workshops, and literature that reinforce the cult’s ideology. Over time, such repetitive exposure can lead to significant cognitive dissonance, where individuals find it increasingly difficult to reconcile their former beliefs with the new ones imposed by the group.