There Have Been Great Examples of Social Influence and Terrible

Multiple Choice

There have been great examples of social influence and terrible examples of social influence. For instance, what do the Heaven's Gate followers and the "Freedom Riders" in the American civil rights movement have in common?

A) They fell under the spell of strong, punitive, charismatic leaders.
B) They were frustrated, and this frustration caused them to behave aggressively.
C) They confronted extreme and confusing situations, and looked to others to decide how to behave.
D) They lacked independence, and thus surrendered control to powerful others.