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Not everyone who experiences trauma goes on to develop PTSD, but some do—and exploring the symptoms is the first step to getting treatment. Taking this test could help.</p></div><svg viewBox="0 0 4902 176"><g id="Page-1" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd"><g id="Combined-Shape" fill="#505A4E" fill-rule="nonzero"><path d="M4902,0 L4902,0.372813674 C2301.87791,361.998719 563.842575,63.2409573 0,0.372813674 L0,0 L4902,0 Z"></path></g></g></svg></div><form class="test-form" id="5025097" action="#"><div class="test-form__question_gutter"></div><div class="test-form__test_section"><p class="test-form__howto">Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.</p><div class="test-form__score_guide" style="background-color:#B23642"><div class="test-form__score_guide_lg">Disagree</div><div class="test-form__score_guide_sm">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__score_guide_neutral">Neutral</div><div class="test-form__score_guide_lg text-right">Agree</div><div class="test-form__score_guide_sm">Strongly Agree</div></div></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter"></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_1"><fieldset class=""><legend>1. I experienced a traumatic event, such as the threat of death, a serious injury, or sexual violence.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_1_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_1_1" name="question1" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_1_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_1_2" name="question1" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_1_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_1_3" name="question1" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_1_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_1_4" name="question1" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_1_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_1_5" name="question1" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_2"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>2. I have recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive distressing memories of a traumatic event.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_2_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_2_1" name="question2" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_2_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_2_2" name="question2" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_2_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_2_3" name="question2" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_2_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_2_4" name="question2" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_2_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_2_5" name="question2" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_3"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>3. I witnessed a traumatic event happen to someone else.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_3_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_3_1" name="question3" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_3_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_3_2" name="question3" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_3_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_3_3" name="question3" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_3_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_3_4" name="question3" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_3_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_3_5" name="question3" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question test-form__question_no_border " id="test-form__question_4"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>4. I have recurrent distressing dreams related to a traumatic event.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_4_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_4_1" name="question4" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_4_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_4_2" name="question4" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_4_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_4_3" name="question4" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_4_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_4_4" name="question4" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_4_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_4_5" name="question4" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter test-form__question_gutter_with_image"><img src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/inline_art/pt_self_test/2024-10/shutterstock_1991776133-3%20%20-%20Macrovector.svg" alt="Macrovector / Shutterstock" title="Macrovector / Shutterstock"/></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_5"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>5. I experienced repeated or extreme exposure to graphic details of a traumatic event.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_5_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_5_1" name="question5" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_5_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_5_2" name="question5" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_5_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_5_3" name="question5" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_5_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_5_4" name="question5" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_5_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_5_5" name="question5" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_6"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>6. I have an intense reaction to cues that remind me of a traumatic event.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_6_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_6_1" name="question6" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_6_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_6_2" name="question6" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_6_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_6_3" name="question6" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_6_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_6_4" name="question6" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_6_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_6_5" name="question6" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_7"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>7. I learned that a traumatic event occurred to a close family member or friend.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_7_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_7_1" name="question7" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_7_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_7_2" name="question7" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_7_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_7_3" name="question7" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_7_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_7_4" name="question7" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_7_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_7_5" name="question7" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_8"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>8. I have flashbacks in which I feel or act as if a traumatic event were recurring. </legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_8_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_8_1" name="question8" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_8_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_8_2" name="question8" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_8_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_8_3" name="question8" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_8_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_8_4" name="question8" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_8_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_8_5" name="question8" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_9"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>9. I avoid things that remind me of a traumatic event, like people, places, activities, or memories.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_9_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_9_1" name="question9" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_9_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_9_2" name="question9" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_9_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_9_3" name="question9" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_9_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_9_4" name="question9" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_9_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_9_5" name="question9" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question test-form__question_no_border " id="test-form__question_10"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>10. I have negative beliefs, like “No one can be trusted,” or “The world is completely dangerous.”</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_10_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_10_1" name="question10" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_10_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_10_2" name="question10" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_10_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_10_3" name="question10" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_10_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_10_4" name="question10" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_10_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_10_5" name="question10" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter test-form__question_gutter_with_image"><img src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/inline_art/pt_self_test/2024-10/shutterstock_1991776133-1%20-%20Macrovector.svg" alt="Macrovector / Shutterstock" title="Macrovector / Shutterstock"/></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_11"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>11. I mainly feel negative emotions, like horror, anger, guilt, or shame.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_11_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_11_1" name="question11" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_11_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_11_2" name="question11" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_11_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_11_3" name="question11" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_11_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_11_4" name="question11" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_11_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_11_5" name="question11" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_12"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>12. I feel detached from others.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_12_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_12_1" name="question12" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_12_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_12_2" name="question12" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_12_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_12_3" name="question12" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_12_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_12_4" name="question12" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_12_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_12_5" name="question12" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_13"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>13. I consistently can’t feel positive emotions, like happiness or satisfaction.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_13_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_13_1" name="question13" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_13_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_13_2" name="question13" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_13_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_13_3" name="question13" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_13_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_13_4" name="question13" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_13_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_13_5" name="question13" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question test-form__question_no_border " id="test-form__question_14"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>14. I have angry outbursts with little or no provocation.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_14_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_14_1" name="question14" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_14_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_14_2" name="question14" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_14_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_14_3" name="question14" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_14_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_14_4" name="question14" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_14_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_14_5" name="question14" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter test-form__question_gutter_with_image"><img src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/inline_art/pt_self_test/2024-10/shutterstock_2160290819%20-%20Macrovector.svg" alt="Macrovector / Shutterstock" title="Macrovector / Shutterstock"/></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_15"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>15. I engage in reckless or self-destructive behavior.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_15_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_15_1" name="question15" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_15_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_15_2" name="question15" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_15_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_15_3" name="question15" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_15_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_15_4" name="question15" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_15_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_15_5" name="question15" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_16"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>16. I’m hypervigilant.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_16_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_16_1" name="question16" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_16_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_16_2" name="question16" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_16_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_16_3" name="question16" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_16_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_16_4" name="question16" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_16_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_16_5" name="question16" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_17"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>17. I have an exaggerated startle response.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_17_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_17_1" name="question17" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_17_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_17_2" name="question17" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_17_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_17_3" name="question17" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_17_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_17_4" name="question17" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_17_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_17_5" name="question17" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_18"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>18. I have problems with concentration.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_18_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_18_1" name="question18" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_18_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_18_2" name="question18" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_18_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_18_3" name="question18" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_18_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_18_4" name="question18" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_18_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_18_5" name="question18" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_19"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>19. I have difficulty falling or staying asleep.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_19_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_19_1" name="question19" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_19_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_19_2" name="question19" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_19_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_19_3" name="question19" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_19_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_19_4" name="question19" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_19_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_19_5" name="question19" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question " id="test-form__question_20"><fieldset disabled="" class="disabled"><legend>20. A traumatic event has significantly impaired my ability to function in daily life.</legend><div class="test-form__form_control"><div class="test-form__radios_wrap"><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_20_1" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_20_1" name="question20" value="keyLow"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLow</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_20_2" style="border-color:#505A4E;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_20_2" name="question20" value="keyLowShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyLowShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_20_3" style="border-color:#4F86BF;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_20_3" name="question20" value="keyNeutral"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyNeutral</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_20_4" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_20_4" name="question20" value="keyHighShort"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHighShort</span></label><label class="test-form__radio" for="answer_20_5" style="border-color:#B23642;box-shadow:none"><input type="radio" id="answer_20_5" name="question20" value="keyHigh"/><span class="test-form__radio_label">keyHigh</span></label></div></div><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under_wrap"><div class="test-form__form_control_label_under"><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Disagree</div><div class="test-form__form_control__label">Strongly Agree</div></div></div></fieldset></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter "></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter"></div><div class="test-form__test_section"><div class="test-form__postal_code"><label for="postalCode">Enter your zip/postal code</label><input id="postalCode" disabled="" class="disabled" name="postalCode" value=""/><button disabled="" class="test-form__submit false disabled" type="submit">Score Test</button></div></div><div class="test-form__question_gutter"></div></form></div></div><div class="test-description-list"><div class="test-description-list__text_block"><dt class="q1"><h3>Who Is This Test For?</h3></dt><dd class="a1"><p>This test is for anyone who experienced a traumatic event or thinks they have symptoms of PTSD. 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