Gaslighting
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A manipulation pattern that causes the target to question their own perception, memory, or sanity.
A manipulation pattern that causes the target to question their own perception, memory, or sanity. Named after the 1944 film *Gaslight*. Ranges from subtle ("you're being too sensitive," "that never happened") to overt denial of documented reality. Sustained gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. The effect is the target gradually loses confidence in their own judgment.
Origin
Term from 1944 film Gaslight
Sources
- Why Does He Do That? — Lundy Bancroft, 2002