______________ can explain why fraternities use hazing and why some religious cults require that members give all of their worldly possessions to the cult.

A. The door in the face phenomenon
B. Altruism
C. Bait and switch
D. Cognitive dissonance
E. Heuristic persuasion


D. Cognitive dissonance

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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