Group Psychological Abuse Scale Test

Understand whether a group uses psychological pressure or coercion in about 6 minutes. Get a clear snapshot that separates supportive communities from manipulative ones to guide next steps.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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20/35

Anxious Dependence (AD)

Measures anxious attachment to a group that can arise from psychological pressure and manipulative influence.

Low

High

7 – 20: Low | 21 – 35: High

A score of 20 falls in the Low range, suggesting minimal signs of anxious dependence on the group in the responses.

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31/35

Mind Control (MC)

Measures the extent to which a group interferes with a person’s thinking, beliefs, and perception of reality through thought-shaping influence.

Low influence

High influence

7 – 20: Low influence | 21 – 35: High influence

A score of 31 falls in the High influence range, suggesting substantial group interference aimed at reshaping thought processes and perceptions.

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21/35

Exploitation (E)

Measures the extent to which a person is used for the group’s benefit while their own needs and preferences are disregarded.

Low exploitation

Elevated exploitation

7 – 20: Low exploitation | 21 – 35: Elevated exploitation

A score of 21 falls in the Elevated exploitation range, suggesting noticeable signs that the group may prioritize its goals over the individual’s needs.

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23/35

Coerced Compliance (CC)

Measures how much pressure is applied to obtain a person’s agreement with group norms and demands.

Low pressure

Elevated pressure

7 – 20: Low pressure | 21 – 35: Elevated pressure

A score of 23 falls in the Elevated pressure range, suggesting notable use of tactics aimed at securing compliance with group expectations.

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123/140

Total Score (TS)

This scale measures the overall level of psychological abuse and coercive influence experienced within a group.

No abuse indicated

Abuse indicated

28 – 83: No abuse indicated | 84 – 140: Abuse indicated

A score of 123 falls in the “Abuse indicated” range, suggesting a high overall level of manipulative and controlling group influence in the reported experience.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Therapists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They use it to screen clients’ group experiences for coercion or manipulation and inform a support plan.

Researchers and clinicians

34%OF USERS

They administer it in studies or assessments to quantify psychological pressure tactics within different kinds of groups.

Former group members

25%OF USERS

They take it to make sense of whether their past community used harmful influence and to validate their concerns.

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Anxious Dependency (AD)

Average

22.3

Normal range

18.7 — 25.9

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Consciousness Control (CC)

Average

16.5

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11.5 — 21.5

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Operation (O)

Average

25.1

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20.2 — 30

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Forced consent (Fc)

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14.5

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9.3 — 19.7

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Final score (Fs)

Average

61.5

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42.4 — 80.6

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140

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What does this scale measure?

It screens for psychological pressure tactics and coercive group practices that may undermine emotional well-being and independent judgment.

Who is the scale intended for?

It is intended for adults who have participated in a structured group, such as religious, political, therapeutic, or commercial settings.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 28 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete.

How should items be answered?

Answer each item based on the group experience being assessed, using the response options provided. If an item does not apply, select the closest available option rather than leaving it blank.

How are the results used?

Scores summarize the level of potentially abusive group influence and support screening decisions. Results should be interpreted alongside clinical interview data or other assessment information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Group Psychological Abuse Scale Test

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This measure is designed to support rapid screening of potentially coercive or manipulative group experiences. The Group Psychological Abuse Scale assesses perceived exposure to psychologically abusive group practices that may erode emotional well-being and independent thinking.

The instrument consists of 28 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to indicate the extent to which specific group dynamics (e.g., pressure, control, or intimidation) were present, supporting clinical interviewing, case conceptualization, or research use where group influence is a concern.

The Group Psychological Abuse Scale is intended to help differentiate supportive group environments from those characterized by sustained psychological pressure. Results should be interpreted in clinical context and integrated with collateral information and other assessment data rather than used as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.

Author: albert-bandura

Literature: Hare, R. D. Manual for the Revised Psychopathy Checklist. Multi-Health Systems. 2003.; Chambers, W. V., Langone, M. D., & Malinoski, P. The group psychological abuse scale. Presented to Division 36 (Psychology of Religion), American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada. 1996.

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