The situation where some extreme religions or cult groups use psychological methods to manipulate the cognition of their members does exist in reality. This kind of behavior usually involves multi-level systematic psychological manipulation. The following is an objective analysis of its possible operating mechanisms.： **1. Information control and Cognitive Reconstruction** -Establish a closed information environment and prohibit access to critical information from the outside world -Create "purification-pain" neural associations through repetitive rituals and recitation of teachings -Use metaphorical language (such as "trial" and "rebirth") to reconstruct the cognitive framework of pain experience -Case study: A cult asked members to recite "Pain is God's carving knife" Tens of thousands of times **2. Dual-track mechanism of emotional manipulation** -Path of fear: emphasizing the dangers of the outside world and the consequences of soul depravity -Path of hope: the certainty of promising ultimate salvation (neuroscience shows that this promise activates the dopamine system) -Alternate use of isolated punishment and collective care to form a traumatic Bond (Trauma Bond) **3. Consecration construction of Authoritative system** -Create a sense of otherworldliness through the design of costumes and ritual spaces -Use "miracles" demonstrations under collective hypnosis (such as anti-pain performances) -Establish a step-by-step "spiritual rank" system to link physical tolerance to spiritual status **4. Application of group dynamics** -Design open ascetic rituals, using crowd psychology and observation and learning mechanisms -Inhibition of prefrontal critical function through group hyperactivity (social neuroscience mechanism) -Case study: During the collective flogging ceremony of a sect, the level of β-endorphin reached 3 times the normal value. **5. Continuous use of cognitive dissonance** -Create the trap of "sunk cost": the more you invest, the more pain you have to rationalize yourself. -Interpret accidental physical reactions (such as pain and numbness) as "spiritual enhancement" -Establish a reverse punishment mechanism of "doubt is depravity" These methods are essentially a systematic use of human neuroplasticity, the need for group belonging, and the instinct for meaning construction. Modern psychological studies have shown that being in this environment for a long time can lead to changes in the function of the anterior cingulate gyrus cortex, forming a pathological pain cognitive pattern. It is worth noting that this kind of manipulation often resonates with members' traumatic experiences or existential crises, making them more receptive to unconventional interpretation systems. Relevant social psychology research suggests that multi-dimensional strategies are required to combat such mechanisms.： 1. Strengthen critical thinking education 2. Establish a social support network 3. Development of alternative meaning system 4. Neurocognitive rehabilitation intervention At present, about 0.3% of the world's religious organizations are suspected of using similar methods, and their influence often lasts for generations. Understanding these mechanisms is of great significance for the maintenance of basic human rights and mental health.