What this davidson trauma scale for ptsd self assessment dts measures
This davidson trauma scale for ptsd self assessment dts estimates self-reported DTS trauma PTSD re-experience avoidance arousal jump mood drop frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into re-experience, avoidance, arousal jump, mood drop. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your trauma symptom frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed DTS trauma PTSD re-experience avoidance arousal jump mood drop frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Re-experience
How often DTS re-experience frequency signals appear.
Avoidance
How often DTS avoidance frequency signals appear.
Arousal jump
How often DTS arousal jump frequency signals appear.
Mood drop
How often DTS mood drop frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the davidson trauma scale for ptsd self assessment dts
Complete 22 items to receive your trauma symptom frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your trauma symptom frequency index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Trauma Symptom Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed DTS trauma PTSD re-experience avoidance arousal jump mood drop frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Trauma Symptom Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring DTS trauma PTSD re-experience avoidance arousal jump mood drop frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Trauma Symptom Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent DTS trauma PTSD re-experience avoidance arousal jump mood drop frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report davidson trauma scale for ptsd self assessment dts patterns on this screener
- A trauma symptom frequency index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Trauma symptom frequency index and sibling screeners
This davidson trauma scale for ptsd self assessment dts screener uses original frequency items across four domains: re-experience, avoidance, arousal jump, mood drop. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Complex ptsd quiz | Complex PTSD screen rather than DTS re-experience frequency items |
| Emotional trauma test | Emotional trauma rather than avoidance arousal mood cues |
Davidson Trauma Scale For PTSD Self Assessment Dts FAQ
What does this davidson trauma scale for ptsd self assessment dts measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a trauma symptom frequency index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does DTS score diagnose PTSD or trauma disorder status?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate trauma or PTSD after full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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