GCECivic EducationCultism2020

The phenomenon of 'initiation rites' in cult groups is BEST described as

Aa formal ceremony conducted by school management to welcome new students
Ba painful or humiliating process used to bind new recruits to a secret societyCORRECT
Ca religious sacrament performed by ordained ministers of religion
Da cultural festival celebrated annually by a community
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Initiation rites in cult groups are deliberate processes—often involving physical pain, oath-taking, and exposure to illegal acts—designed to create psychological and social bonds that make it difficult for members to leave. They differ fundamentally from legitimate school, religious, or cultural ceremonies.
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