Disciple

A committed follower of a religious figure or set of teachings, often involving rigorous adherence and identity fusion

• You follow your religious leader’s teachings unquestioningly.

• You shape your lifestyle, speech, and dress based on doctrine.

• You view outside perspectives as dangerous or misguided.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Reduced personal agency may result from dependence on external authority for decision-making.

• Difficulty separating the self from the group can create barriers to independent thought.

• Increased vulnerability to manipulation could occur, particularly in authoritarian or abusive spiritual environments.