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Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire

Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire Test

Understand trauma-related detachment and altered awareness in about 2 minutes. Fast 9-item results help flag PTSD risk and guide timely support.

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October 2, 2025

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27/45

Peritraumatic Dissociation Scale (PDS)

Measures the intensity of dissociative experiences occurring during or immediately after a traumatic event.

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9 – 20: Low | 21 – 33: Moderate | 34 – 45: High

A score of 27 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of peritraumatic dissociative experiences around the event.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Recent trauma survivors

46%OF USERS

People who have recently experienced an accident, violence, disaster, or sudden loss take it to understand whether they felt detached, unreal, or “on autopilot” during the event.

Patients in early counseling

32%OF USERS

Those starting therapy after a stressful incident use it to describe what happened to their awareness in the moment and to flag possible risk for later PTSD symptoms.

Responders and witnesses

22%OF USERS

First responders, medical staff, or close witnesses to traumatic events take it to check for peritraumatic dissociation that might affect recovery and functioning.

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Peritraumatic Dissociation Scale (PDS)

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32.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures dissociative experiences that occurred during a stressful or traumatic event, such as feeling detached, unreal, or disconnected. It provides a brief estimate of how strongly these reactions were present at the time.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for individuals who have recently experienced a stressful or traumatic situation. It may be used in clinical practice or research settings as part of an initial assessment.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about two minutes. It contains 9 items.

How should responses be given?

Responses should reflect what was experienced during the event, not before or after. Select the option that best matches the intensity or frequency of each experience during that period.

How are the results used?

Results help estimate the level of dissociation during the event and may inform risk for later trauma-related reactions. Scores should be interpreted alongside other clinical information and do not provide a diagnosis by themselves.

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Peritraumatic Dissociation Questionnaire Test

Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure assesses dissociative experiences occurring during or immediately after a traumatic event. The Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire is commonly used in early post-trauma assessment to characterize acute alterations in awareness, perception, and memory related to the event.

It consists of 9 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate the extent to which specific dissociative reactions were present at the time of the stressor, supporting clinical documentation and risk formulation.

In clinical and research settings, the Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire may be used to inform follow-up monitoring and to support evaluation of vulnerability to later trauma-related symptoms. The measure is attributed to Charles R. Marmar and John H. Briere.

Author: Charles R. Marmar, John H. Briere

Literature: Marmar, C. R., Weiss, D. S., & Metzler, T. J. Peritraumatic dissociation and posttraumatic stress disorder. In J. P. Wilson & T. M. Keane (Eds.), Assessing psychological trauma and PTSD. Guilford Press. 1997.

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