The Psychology Behind Cult Followings
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The Psychology Behind Cult Followings

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Discover why individuals are drawn to cults, analyzing psychological factors like thought reform and love bombing.

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  1. 12 July 2026 · corrected by Emir Baycan

    The Jonestown deaths occurred on November 18, 1978 (autumn), not summer; the article later correctly states November 18, 1978.

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    In the summer of 1978, more than nine hundred members of the Peoples Temple died in Jonestown, Guyana.

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    In the autumn of 1978, more than nine hundred members of the Peoples Temple died in Jonestown, Guyana.

    Why: Verified the fix is live in the article body: the season is now correctly stated as autumn (the Jonestown deaths occurred November 18, 1978), consistent with the article's own later correct statement of the exact date. No stale occurrence found in the FAQ. Backfilling record with confirmed correct text; no further edits needed.

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