Trauma & Attachment Neurobiology · 90 secs
Betrayal Trauma & Betrayal Blindness Test: Free Clinical Infidelity Screener
Did you overlook obvious signs of deceit to keep your relationship intact? Free 12-item clinical screener based on Dr. Jennifer Freyd's Betrayal Trauma theory measuring blindness, hypervigilance, and gut disruption.
Scientific Overview
Betrayal trauma occurs when people or institutions we depend on for survival violate our core trust. This screener measures betrayal blindness (unconscious denial), hypervigilant scanning, and somatic enteric gut-brain shock.
What This Assessment Evaluates
- Measures betrayal blindness, gaslighting doubt, and self-blame for 'ignoring red flags'
- Assesses relational hypervigilance, text scanning, and persistent suspicion
- Evaluates interoceptive gut shocks, nausea, and autonomic sleep disruptions
- Provides grounding protocols, reality-anchoring documentation, and self-compassion tools
How to Take This Test
- Answer honestly based on your experience over the past 7 days.
- There are no right or wrong answers; trust your initial emotional reaction.
- Receive your personalized score breakdown, mascot insight, and custom journaling prompts immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is betrayal blindness?
Betrayal blindness is an unconscious survival mechanism where a dependent person remains unaware of betrayal or abuse to preserve essential attachment and safety.
How does betrayal trauma affect the body?
Severe deception triggers the dorsal vagal complex, leading to acute digestive shutdown (hypochlorhydria, nausea, IBS), sudden tachycardia, and severe hyper-arousal.
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