Table 2.
Item mapping for different factorial models for the PCL.
| Item | Item description | DSM-IV | DSM-5 4-factor | DSM-5 7-factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (B1) | Memories | R | R | R |
| 2 (B2) | Dreams | R | R | R |
| 3 (B3) | Flashbacks | R | R | R |
| 4 (B4) | Cued distress | R | R | R |
| 5 (B5) | Cued physical reactions | R | R | R |
| 6 (C1) | Avoiding internal reminders | A/N | AV | AV |
| 7 (C2) | Avoiding external reminders | A/N | AV | AV |
| 8 (D1) | Dissociative amnesia | A/N | NAMC | NA |
| 9 (D2) | Negative beliefs | A/N | NAMC | NA |
| 10 (D3) | Blame | A/N | NAMC | NA |
| 11 (D4) | Negative feelings | A/N | NAMC | NA |
| 12 (D5) | Loss of interest | A/N | NAMC | An |
| 13 (D6) | Detachment or estrangement | A/N | NAMC | An |
| 14 (D7) | Numbing | A/N | NAMC | An |
| 15 (E1) | Irritability or aggressive behavior | H | H | EB |
| 16 (E2) | Reckless behavior | H | H | EB |
| 17 (E3) | Hypervigilence | H | H | AA |
| 18 (E4) | Startle | H | H | AA |
| 19 (E5) | Concentration | H | H | DA |
| 20 (E6) | Sleep | H | H | DA |
DSM-5, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Edition), R, re-experiencing, AV, avoidance, NAMC, negative alterations in, cognition and mood, H, hyperarousal, EB, externalizing behavior, AA. anxious arousal, DA. dysphoric arousal, An: anhedonia, NA. negative affect. A/N, avoidance/numbing.