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Types of Manipulative Persuasion

Types Of Manipulative Persuasion

Bounded Choice

The bounded choice framework highlights four interlocking features present in cults: charismatic authority, transcendent belief system, systems of control, and systems of influence. It explains how normal, intelligent people become enmeshed in extreme ideologies that appear bizarre or unrealistic, if not dangerous. Dr. Lalich’s work illuminates how abuse of power and indoctrination leads to a self sealing system, in which people succumb to the illusion of choice.

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Types of Manipulative Persuasion

Types Of Manipulative Persuasion


Bounded Choice

The bounded choice framework highlights four interlocking features present in cults: charismatic authority, transcendent belief system, systems of control, and systems of influence. It explains how normal, intelligent people become enmeshed in extreme ideologies that appear bizarre or unrealistic, if not dangerous. Dr. Lalich’s work illuminates how abuse of power and indoctrination leads to a self sealing system, in which people succumb to the illusion of choice.

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The bounded choice framework highlights four interlocking features present in cults: charismatic authority, transcendent belief system, systems of control, and systems of influence. It explains how normal, intelligent people become enmeshed in extreme ideologies that appear bizarre or unrealistic, if not dangerous. Dr. Lalich’s work illuminates how abuse of power and indoctrination leads to a self sealing system, in which people succumb to the illusion of choice.

Bounded Choice

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Manipulative Persuasion