Regarding cults, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Cult members are encouraged to see family, friends, and former reference groups in order to recruit more members for the cult.
B) The cult controls the flow and interpretation of information to its members.
C) Conversion is complete when the cult members come to think of themselves more as group members than as individuals.
D) Making major public commitments to the cult creates a powerful cognitive dissonance effect, making it virtually impossible for converts to admit they have made a mistake.
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