Gaslighting Awareness Quiz – D. E. McElroy | World Christianship Ministries

Answer each question honestly. Choose the option that best reflects what you usually do. When finished, click Calculate Score to see your results and reading tips from the mini‑book.

1) When someone confidently denies something you clearly remember, you…

A. Wonder if your memory is wrong. B. Ask calmly for details or evidence. C. Feel unsettled but stay silent to avoid conflict.

2) How often do you double‑check headlines or posts before believing them?

A. Almost always — I verify first. B. Sometimes, if it sounds extreme. C. Rarely — I trust familiar sources.

3) When a professional dismisses your concern as “not real,” you…

A. Accept it — they’re the expert. B. Seek a second opinion. C. Doubt yourself and stop asking.

4) How do you react to alarming news stories?

A. Take a pause and research before reacting. B. Share them if they seem urgent. C. Feel anxious but unsure what to believe.

5) If everyone around you agrees with something that feels wrong to you, you…

A. Stay quiet — majority must be right. B. Voice your concern respectfully. C. Go along outwardly but question it privately.

6) When you feel emotionally pressured to choose a side, you…

A. Notice the pressure and step back. B. Follow your gut, even if unsure. C. Choose quickly to end the discomfort.

7) How often do you trust your intuition when something feels “off”?

A. Always — intuition rarely lies. B. Sometimes — but I second‑guess it. C. Not often — I rely on proof alone.

8) If a leader or public figure contradicts themselves, you…

A. Look up both statements to see context. B. Ignore it — everyone makes mistakes. C. Assume the truth changed for a reason.

9) How do you handle emotional messages (fear, guilt, outrage) in media or ads?

A. Recognize the emotional pull before deciding. B. Try to ignore the feeling but still wonder. C. React strongly and share or comment right away.

10) When someone flatters you for agreeing with them, you…

A. Thank them but stay objective. B. Feel validated — they must be right. C. Don’t notice the tactic until later.

11) What’s your attitude toward uncertainty?

A. I’m comfortable not knowing everything. B. It makes me uneasy, but I manage. C. I need clear answers right away.

12) How do you define truth for yourself?

A. Through evidence, intuition, and reflection combined. B. By trusting credible voices. C. By going with what feels right in the moment.