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Gaslighting behaviors and motivations
Gaslighting researchers identified specific behaviors such as insults, accusations, and blame. Perpetrators called survivors crazy, emotional, or dumb, while demeaning their appearance. The purpose of gaslighting is to avoid accountability for affairs and control partner behaviors. Justin Nee, a professor, coach, and trainer, outlined the gaslighting cycle which involves lying, exaggeration, repetition, escalation, victimization, codependency, false hope, dominance, and control.