Discover how cults use the “soap opera effect” of suspense, emotion, and routine to keep followers hooked—and why breaking free means taking back your own story.
Cult Tactics
Cults often use a combination of psychological, social, and sometimes physical tactics to recruit, indoctrinate, and control members. Know a cult when you see one.
Learned Helplessness, a tactic used by cults.
In cult settings, learned helplessness can be a powerful tool for maintaining control, as it creates a mindset in followers that prevents them from challenging the group or seeking an escape.