Why do cult-like groups try to prevent new members from communicating with family and friends outside the group?
A) It is more difficult to get group members to give away all their money to the cult-like group.
B) Even a single dissenter from a group view makes it much easier for individuals to resist social influence pressures.
C) Contact with family and friends tends to cause reactance.
D) They generally do not prevent new members from such communication.
Answer: B
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