In the Chicago-based doomsday cult studied by Festinger, Riecken, and Schacter, what happened after it became clear that the end of the world was not going to occur?
(a) The group disbanded after members saw each other show disappointment.
(b) The group members remained highly committed to the group.
(c) The groups ceased in trying to gain publicity.
(d) B and C only
ANSWER: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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