Willis Klein
willisklein.bsky.social
Willis Klein
@willisklein.bsky.social
Psychology Phd candidate at McGill University

Studying gaslighting, attachment, and social-cognition
Interested in computational social-neuroscience

Music-nerd

more here: https://willis-klein.com/
Today I’ve officially published my first Psychology Today article: Let There Be Gas Light. This publication follows the development of the term gaslighting from its origins in the theatre to its modern usage. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
August 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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This week A historical review of gaslighting was accepted at Clinical Psychology Review. Thank you to my coauthirs, Dr. Bartz, Dr. Wood, and Audrey-Anne Forget for their support!
A historical review of gaslighting: Tracing changing conceptualizations within psychiatry and psychology
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that causes a victim to doubt their sense of reality, usually leading to a loss of agency and emot…
www.sciencedirect.com
April 23, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Thank you Grant Brenner for featuring our recent work on gaslighting in Psychology Today!
Taking Gaslighting to the Next Level
Gaslighting is a popular but overused term, reflecting both its power and vagueness. Researchers have developed a much-needed model to clearly define and study gaslighting.
www.psychologytoday.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM