Psychological Mechanism Exploration
With
Case Studies

Material Resources and Community

Jonestown


Inspiring Ideals

Heaven’s Gate


Social Proof

The Children of God


Charisma in Cult Leader

The Manson Family


Persuasion

The Branch Dividians under David Koresh


Con-artistry

The Movement of the Restoration of the Ten Commandments


Exploiting Psychological Vulnerabilities

The Unification Church Rajneeshpuram


Power over Incentives

Aum Shinrikyo
Scientology