What do you think cognitive dissonance theory would say about why people join cults (focus on rationalization

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 https://www.ted.com/talks/diane_benscoter_how_cults_rewire_the_brain/transcript?language=en

Answer the following questions,  “When prophecy fails” reading, briefly address the following questions.

-What do you think cognitive dissonance theory would say about why people join cults (focus on rationalization)

-What kinds of interventions could keep people from joining cults. (