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Cultic Studies Review, Vol. 5, No. 3, 2006, pp. 390-410

 

Antisocial Personality Disorder in Cult Leaders and Induction of Dependent Personality Disorder in Cult Members

John Burke, Ph.D.

Abstract

This article considers evidence for the presence of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) in some cult leaders. Additionally, the influence of antisocial cult leaders on cult members is hypothesized to be associated with the emergence of dependent personality disorder (DPD) in some cult members.

 

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