Thought reform

Thought reform

Thought reform can refer to:
* Brainwashing, efforts aimed at instilling certain beliefs in people against their will.
* Coercive persuasion comprises social influences capable of producing substantial behavior and attitude change through the use of coercive tactics and persuasion, via interpersonal and group-based influences.
* Mind control
* Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism


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