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Cult expert Steven Hassan has developed the so-called BITE model to help people understand mind control:
Destructive mind control can be understood in terms of four basic components, which form the acronym BITE:
- Behavior Control
- Information Control
- Thought Control
- Emotional Control
It is important to understand that destructive mind control can be determined when the overall effect of these four components promotes dependency and obedience to some leader or cause. It is not necessary for every single item on the list to be present. Mind controlled cult members can live in their own apartments, have nine-to-five jobs, be married with children, and still be unable to think for themselves and act independently.- Source: Mind Control - The BITE Model, Steve Hassan, Freedom of Mind
For the complete model, see this article
on the Freedom of Mind web site.
The model is further explained and placed in context in Steven Hassan's book, "Releasing The Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves."

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