The system refuses to be modified except by executive order. In effect the subject is told, you are always wrong the system is always right. When a subject questions or doubts a tenet or rule, attention is called to factual information that suggests some internal contradiction within the belief system or a contradiction with what the subject has been told: the criticism or observation is turned around and the subject made to feel he or she is wrong. Observations may be turned around and argued to mean the opposite of what the critic intended. In a closed system of logic, criticism or complaints are handled by showing the subject that he or she is defective, not the organization. The last two conditions work because there is no effective way for the subject to influence the system and because the program moves along in such a way that the subject is unaware of being changed for a hidden organizational purpose. Maintaining a non-informed state existing in the subject. Maintaining a closed system of logic and an authoritarian structure in the organization. Manipulating a system of rewards, punishments, and experiences in such a way as to inhibit observable behavior that reflects the values and routines of life organization the individual displayed prior to contact with the group. and experiences in such a way as to promote new learning of an ideology or belief system advocated by management. Manipulating a system of rewards, punishment. Systematically creating a sense of powerlessness in the person. Obtaining substantial control over an individual's time and thought content, typically by gaining control over major elements of the person's social and physical environment. Six conditions are simultaneously present in a thought reform program: It is distinguished from other forms of social learning by the conditions under which it is conducted and by the techniques of environmental and interpersonal manipulation employed to suppress particular behavior and to train others. In essence, a thought reform program is a behavioral change technology applied to cause the learning and adoption of an ideology or set of behaviors under conditions. Heavy pressure to disclose sensitive information about yourselfÄisruption of a persons sleep wake cycle by being deprived of sleep BY contrast, professionals are legally required to protect our privacy.
Lack of confidientiality-youre pressured to disclose sensitive info about yourself in front of an audience or on registration paperwork. No physician or licensed therapist requires clients to sign this sort of mateiral. Many LGATS require you to sign away you citize/resident alient right to sue or mediate for *damages* in case you are harmed. This is actually considered a warning sign of boundary erosion.
In therapy the professional seekks to preserve your autonomy and should never allow clients to donate labor -ever.
LGATS work to keep you tied to them so you keep donating labor or keep combing bak to pay for more trainings-or both. Unlike LGATs, professionals do take accountabity for the influence they wield If you are harmed or feel you didnt benefit, you are blamed (for being weak or not open minded or being unwilling to submit to theprocess.
If you feel you benefit-the LGAT takes all credit Study up on this and then examine whether what you are concerned about has these: One way to start is read about characteristics of "Large Group Awareness Trainings".