Trauma Bond Quiz
Understand possible trauma bond patterns in a close relationship in about 10 minutes. Free and private with no sign-up, offering a quick reflection you can use to seek support.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Emotional Control and Neglect (ECaN)
Emotional Control and Neglect (ECaN)
Average
5
Normal range
3.1 — 7
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0
max.
15
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Physical Force and Safety (PFaS)
Physical Force and Safety (PFaS)
Average
11.1
Normal range
8.9 — 13.3
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0
max.
15
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Sexual Boundaries and Consent (SBaC)
Sexual Boundaries and Consent (SBaC)
Average
4.9
Normal range
3 — 6.7
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0
max.
15
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- They drive or operate it normally and do not use movement as leverage.
- Their criticism or agitation distracts me and makes the journey feel tense.
- They drive recklessly or refuse a reasonable request to stop or let me out.
- They threaten a crash, trap me in the vehicle, deliberately strike something, or cause injury.
- They minimize it at first but can later acknowledge some of the impact.
- They take responsibility, make room for my response, and show sustained change.
- Intense affection or promises bring relief, but the same treatment repeatedly returns.
- They blame me and threaten abandonment, exposure, or retaliation if I discuss what happened.
- Affection or contact is withheld until I give in, apologize, or prove my loyalty.
- Either person may request space, with a clear and respectful plan to reconnect.
- Communication sometimes becomes noticeably cooler, although I can still raise my concerns.
- Long silences or sudden rejection leave me scrambling to restore the relationship on the other person's terms.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Trauma Bond Quiz - Symptoms and Signs
This free, no-sign-up trauma bond self-check explores patterns of emotional control, physical intimidation, and sexual boundary violations in a current or past close relationship with an adult or peer. It cannot diagnose trauma bonding, confirm abuse, or measure severity; its scores are unvalidated reflective summaries. Any concerning experience matters on its own. If you may be in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Otherwise, consider speaking with a trusted person or a local domestic or sexual violence support service.
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