Coercive persuasion has seven main types of tactics.
Social isolation is promoted.
Economic and other dependence on the group is fostered. Using rewards and punishments, efforts are made to establish considerable control over a person's social environment, time, and sources of social support. They are manipulated in such a way also to inhibit observable behavior that reflects the values, routines, and life organization the individual displayed before contact with the group. Disconfirming information and non-supporting opinions are prohibited in group communication. Rules exist about permissible topics to discuss with outsiders.