PTSD Checklist - Specific Version
Posttraumatic Checklist Scale

PCL-S

PTSD Checklist - Specific Version (PCL-S)

The PCL-S is used to screen for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It was created in 1993 by Weathers F.W. et al., based on the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. It is derived from the PCL-C (civilian version) and the PCL-M (military version), but focuses on a specific event.

Number of questions
17 questions
Estimated duration
4 minutes
Language
English
Original name
Posttraumatic Checklist Scale
Category
PTSD

Preview of the 17 questions

Scoring & interpretation

Scoring

Score: 47/85

17 – 44Classic PTSD
45 – 85Extended PTSD◀ 47
Intrusion score: 12/25 (48%)
Avoidance score: 18/35 (51%)
Hyperarousal score: 17/25 (68%)

Total score

Classic PTSDExtended PTSDTotal score47 / 85174585

Classic PTSD (17 to 44)Extended PTSD (45 to 85)

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