It is virtually impossible for converts to admit they have made a mistake after making major public commitments to the cult, which creates a powerful effect

a. cognitive dissonance
b. empathy-helping
c. just-world belief
d. social exchange

ANSWER: a

Psychology

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a) instinctual drive b) incentive c) innate goal d) optimum goal

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology