Quizzes

This 30-question assessment helps you evaluate the level of behavioral, informational, thought, and emotional control present in any group you are part of — or are considering joining. Answer honestly based on what you have personally observed or experienced. There are no wrong answers. Results are never stored or shared.

When you first encounter a new group or community, intense warmth and attention can feel wonderful. This quiz helps you distinguish between authentic hospitality and the calculated affection-as-recruitment strategy that cult-recovery researchers call 'love-bombing'. Answer based on your experience in the first weeks or months of contact.

Leaving a high-control group can involve real risks — social, financial, emotional, and in some cases physical. This quiz does not make the decision for you. It helps you assess the likely consequences you may face and identify areas where you might need outside support before, during, or after leaving. This quiz does not provide legal or safety advice — please consult professionals and resources like ICSA for personalised guidance.

If someone you care about has joined a new group — religious, spiritual, wellness, or political — and you have noticed concerning changes, this quiz can help you assess what you're observing. Answer based on what you have personally witnessed. Your concern is valid; many families go through this experience and effective support is available.

The internet has made it easier than ever to access spiritual teachers, wellness communities, and self-development groups — and easier than ever for high-control dynamics to form in digital spaces. This quiz helps you evaluate whether an online teacher, community, or programme you are involved in shows patterns researchers associate with guru dynamics or online cults. It covers social media influencers, online courses, private Discord servers, and similar communities.