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soccerdreamer_17

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A sect is a loosely organized religious group with practices and teachings outside the dominant cultural and religious traditions of a society. Sect leadership is based on charismatic characteristics of the individual leader, including an unusual ability to communicate and to form attachments with other people.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

_____ leaders focus on the instrumental tasks of the group and demand compliance from others. In times of crisis, such as a war or natural disaster, they may be commended for their decisive actions. In other situations, however, they may be criticized for being dictatorial and for fostering intergroup hostility.
 
  a. Socialistic
  b. Laissez-faire
  c. Authoritarian
  d. Democratic



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

c



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