For this Assignment, complete the following steps:
Step 1:
Watch the following video (caution strong language anddisturbing content) on the Jonestown Massacre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWqACvTknls
Step 2:
You will write a paper (3 pages; title, body, reference).
2.In your body of the paper, answer the following questions on how cults form and how control begins and continues.
a. Can biology explain Jonestown? Think on this, what might predispose us to falling into cult behavior (thing about personality disorders).
b. What psychological tactics did Jim Jones use? Give an example.
c. What was Jim Jones mental health diagnosis? Do you agree with this are there any other diagnoses you would give Jim Jones?
d. How do cults affect the brain? Do you think different areas may become more or less responsive to this brainwashing?
e. How do cults start? If you were going to start your own cult, what would be the perfect environment to start with?
f. How do cults continue? Most cults end, some tragically. Why do they last as long as they do?
Citing Sources: You must use APA style to reference your source(s) at the end of your submission. For this assignment, you must include reference information for your textbook. Information on how to format reference information (including a reference generator) in APA style can be found on the Purdue Online Writing Lab website at https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html (opens in a new window).
Acceptable Length: 3 pages
Grading criteria: For full points you must fully comply with each component
of the Assignment Rubric.