Childhood Trauma Test - Adverse Childhood Experience Quiz

Developmental Trauma Profile (DTP)

Background

Developmental Trauma Profile (DTP) has been developed to measure, how childhood experiences may influence psychological development across the lifespan. Traditional childhood trauma questionnaires primarily focus on adverse experiences, the (DTP) tries to measure multiple developmental dimensions including childhood adversity, caregiver relationships, adaptive survival strategies, current emotional functioning, protective experiences, and recovery from the past experiences.

Research suggests that childhood adversity may influence emotional regulation, attachment, self-worth, interpersonal relationships, coping styles, and resilience. However, childhood development is also influenced by positive relationships, supportive environments, and opportunities for recovery. For this reason, the (DTP) measures both risk and protective factors, allowing a more balanced understanding of childhood development.

The assessment is provided in six complementary sections. Part 1 looks for childhood experiences through an inventory of potentially adverse events that may have occurred before the age of 18. Parts 2 to 6 evaluate psychological development, current functioning, protective factors, and personal growth. Together these parts provide a detailed developmental profile rather than focusing solely on traumatic experiences.

Procedure

The assessment is completed in six sequential parts.

Part 1 consists of a Childhood Experience Inventory where participants identify childhood experiences that apply to them before the age of 18.

Part 2 evaluates caregiver relationships including emotional availability, consistency, trust, and belonging.

Part 3 measures adaptive survival strategies that commonly develop during childhood.

Part 4 evaluates current emotional and interpersonal functioning.

Part 5 measures protective childhood experiences and supportive relationships.

Part 6 evaluates recovery, resilience, self-awareness, and psychological growth.

Responses from all six sections are combined to generate a multidimensional Childhood Development Profile.

Scoring & Interpretation

Part 1 (Childhood Experience Inventory) in this section six childhood experience categories are presented using an inventory format rather than traditional rating scales. Each category is presented to participants and are directed to indicate whether any of category applies to them in (Yes/No) format and if participant selects yes then a set of events are presented.

Part 2 (Caregiver Relationships) contains 20 scored items across four dimensions:

• Emotional Availability (5 items)
• Consistency (5 items)
• Trust & Security (5 items)
• Sense of Belonging (5 items)

Part 3 (Childhood Adaptation) contains 20 scored items across four dimensions:

• Hypervigilance (5 items)
• People Pleasing (5 items)
• Emotional Suppression (5 items)
• Perfectionism (5 items)

Part 4 (Current Emotional Impact) contains 20 scored items across four dimensions:

• Emotional Regulation (5 items)
• Self-Worth (5 items)
• Trust in Others (5 items)
• Boundaries (5 items)

Part 5 (Protective Experiences) contains 15 scored items across three dimensions:

• Supportive Relationships (5 items)
• Positive Childhood Experiences (5 items)
• Sense of Belonging (5 items)

Part 6 (Healing & Growth) contains 15 scored items across three dimensions:

• Self-Awareness (5 items)
• Recovery (5 items)
• Resilience (5 items)

Parts 2 through 6 contain a total of 70 scored statements. Each statement uses a five-point response scale:

0 = Never

1 = Rarely

2 = Sometimes

3 = Often

4 = Very Often

Each psychological dimension contains five items, including one reverse-scored statement to reduce response bias.

Raw Dimension Scores:

Each five-item dimension ranges from:

Minimum = 0

Maximum = 20

Dimension Percentage Score:

Dimension Percentage = (Raw Dimension Score ÷ 20) × 100

Part Scores:

Part 2 Maximum = 80

Part 3 Maximum = 80

Part 4 Maximum = 80

Part 5 Maximum = 60

Part 6 Maximum = 60

Overall Psychological Score:

The Overall Psychological Score is calculated using Parts 2 through 6 only.

Minimum Raw Score = 0

Maximum Raw Score = 360

Overall Percentage Score:

Overall Score = (Total Raw Score ÷ 360) × 100

Higher scores generally indicate greater long-term psychological effects associated with adverse childhood experiences. Higher scores within Protective Experiences and Healing & Growth represent stronger protective factors, greater resilience, and healthier psychological recovery.

Developmental Trauma Profile (DTP) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the Developmental Trauma Profile (DTP), a digitally adapted 96- items self-assessment questionnaire.

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Sources

Dar, D. M. Developmental Trauma Profile (DTP) . DrDeenz Research Project.

Bernstein, D. P., & Fink, L. (1998). Childhood Trauma Questionnaire: A Retrospective Self-Report Manual.

Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., et al. (1998). Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(4), 245–258. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0749-3797(98)00017-8

Anda, R. F., et al. (2006). The enduring effects of abuse and related adverse experiences in childhood. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 256(3), 174–186.

Masten, A. S. (2014). Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development. Guilford Press.

Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience. American Psychologist, 59(1), 20–28.

Version History

Version 1.0 – Initial release.

Community Discussion

The following comments were shared by participants after completing this assessment.

János Slightly Helpful

This test has a pretty major flaw: some trauma survivors tend to have a hard time remembering their childhood.

2026-06-09

DM Dar

Official Response

We have updated this self-assessment to the Developmental Trauma Profile for improved accuracy. We hope you find it helpful.