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Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) Test

Get a clear view of PTSD symptoms and their impact in about 7 minutes. 34 targeted items gauge frequency and severity to support fast, confident clinical decisions and tracking over time.
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example score
42/68
Intensity (I)
Measures the severity (intensity) of PTSD symptoms and their overall impact on functioning as rated in the CAPS interview.
Low intensity
Moderate intensity
High intensity
0 – 22: Low intensity | 23 – 45: Moderate intensity | 46 – 68: High intensity
A score of 42 falls in the Moderate intensity range, indicating a clinically notable level of symptom severity and impact compared with lower scores.
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57/68
Frequency (F)
Measures how often PTSD-related symptoms are experienced over the assessment period, with higher scores indicating more frequent occurrence.
Low frequency
Moderate frequency
High frequency
0 – 22: Low frequency | 23 – 45: Moderate frequency | 46 – 68: High frequency
A score of 57 falls in the High frequency range, suggesting PTSD-related symptoms are occurring very often and are likely to be prominent in day-to-day functioning.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Trauma-exposed adults
44%OF USERS
People who have experienced violence, accidents, disasters, or other traumatic events and want a structured check of PTSD symptoms and how they affect daily life.
Veterans and first responders
33%OF USERS
Service members, police, firefighters, and paramedics using a clinician-led interview to clarify symptom severity, track changes, and guide next steps in care.
Clinicians screening clients
23%OF USERS
Psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists who need a quick, standardized way to document PTSD symptoms, frequency, intensity, and functional impact.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Intensity (I)
Average
29.2
Normal range
18.5 — 39.9
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68
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Frequency (F)
Average
36.9
Normal range
27.7 — 46.1
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68
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What does this interview assess?
It assesses symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress and their impact on daily functioning. Each symptom is rated for both frequency and intensity.
Who should administer this measure?
It is intended for administration by a trained clinician using a structured interview format. Consistent scoring requires familiarity with the rating anchors.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Administration typically takes about 7 minutes. The interview includes 34 items.
What topics are covered in the symptom review?
Items cover intrusive symptoms, avoidance, negative changes in mood and thinking, and increased arousal or reactivity. The interview also documents effects on work, relationships, and other daily activities.
How are the results used?
Scores support clinical diagnosis and help guide treatment planning. Repeated administrations can track symptom change over time.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) Test

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This clinician-administered, structured interview is designed to assess posttraumatic stress disorder symptomatology and related functional impact. The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) supports systematic evaluation of symptom frequency and severity using standardized probes and anchored ratings. It can be used to support diagnostic clarification and to characterize symptom change over time.

Administration typically involves reviewing each symptom domain and rating both intensity and occurrence, with attention to associated distress and impairment in daily functioning. The measure includes 34 items and generally takes about 7 minutes to complete. The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) was developed by Frank W. Weathers.

Author: Frank W. Weathers, terence-m-keane
Literature: Weathers, F. W., Keane, T. M., & Davidson, J. R. T. Clinician-administered PTSD scale: A review of the first ten years of research. Depression and Anxiety. 2001.
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