A possible explanation for why people follow cult leaders without question is because they are susceptible to __________, due to an altered state.

A. perceptual suggestibility
B. hypercognition
C. cognitive distortion
D. hypersuggestibility

Answer: D

Psychology

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Finally, she sits on it to make it squeak. In this example, Jean's behavior is an example of a ___. a. primary circular reaction b. secondary circular reaction c. tertiary circular reaction d. reflex

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Regarding sleepwalkers, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

a. Sleepwalking occurs most often in association with narcolepsy. b. Sleepwalking is the outward expression of dream content. c. Sleepwalking occurs during NREM stages 3 and 4 sleep. d. All of these statements are true.

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