QUESTION 17 The Lofland-Stark model is a seven-step process of conversion formul

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QUESTION 17 The Lofland-Stark model is a seven-step process of conversion formulated to explain how a person becomes a "world-saver" or true convert to a cult or NRM. What is the first step in the model? O a. Person must be socially marginalized and lack access to culturally legitimate resources O b. Person must experience enduring, acutely felt tensions in his or her life O c. Person must be highly idealistic and lack even modest levels of skepticism O d. Person must be a sociopath QUESTION 18 Over the years, the Lofland-Stark model of conversion has been tested in a number of settings and under a variety of conditions. What have the findings been of this body of research? 0 a. Findings have supported the model unequivocally O b. Findings have been mixed, some studies found support for the model while others found the applicability of the model dubious O c. Findings have offered no support for the model at all O d. No satisfactory research has been conducted that replicates the original conditions Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all onswers O Type here to search at 01

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17. The correct answer is Option B. According to Lofland and Stark, individuals must be experiencing enduring and acutely felt tensions.

18. The correct answer is Option B. The findings with respect to the model have been mixed.

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