Gaslighting Quiz: Myths vs. Facts

What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a psychological manipulation tactic where someone distorts reality, denies facts, and undermines another’s perception of truth. This quiz will test your knowledge on gaslighting, where it happens, and how to spot it. Correct answers and explanations are provided after submission.

Let’s find out how much you know about gaslighting:

Gaslighting Quiz: Myths vs. Facts
Gaslighting only occurs in romantic relationships.
Gaslighting can only occur when one person has power over the other.
Men generally find using gaslighting tactics in relationships more acceptable than women do.
Which of the following behaviors is a potential sign of gaslighting?
Gaslighting is always intentional.
Victims of gaslighting may experience a decrease in self-confidence and begin to doubt their own memories.
What is a recommended strategy for dealing with gaslighting?
Talking to trusted external parties can help gaslighting victims.
Consider the following scenario:

Victim: "You yelled at me in front of our friends. It was really embarrassing."

Gaslighter: "Are you sure that’s what happened? I think you’re remembering it wrong. I didn’t raise my voice at all."

Which of the following characteristics of gaslighting is being displayed?
Consider the following scenario:

Victim: "It really hurt my feelings when you ignored me at the party."

Gaslighter: "You’re making a big deal out of nothing. It was just a party. Stop being so sensitive."

Which of the following characteristics of gaslighting is being displayed?
Consider the following scenario:

Victim: "You said you’d submit the report by yesterday, but it’s still not done."

Gaslighter: "I never said I’d submit it yesterday. You must have misunderstood. That deadline wasn’t realistic anyway."

Which of the following characteristics of gaslighting is being displayed?