The Dissociative Experiences Scale – II (DES-II) was developed by Eve Bernstein Carlson, Ph.D. and Frank Putnam, M.D. (1993) It is a 28-item questionnaire that measures the frequency of dissociative experiences in everyday life.
It is used as a screening tool in research and clinical practice, but it does not constitute a definitive diagnosis.

When to Use the DES-II

The DES-II is a 28-item self-report scale designed as a screening tool to identify dissociative experiences, particularly in people with:

⚡ History of abuse or complex trauma
🧠 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
🌪️ Dissociative disorders
💔 Borderline Personality Disorder

📋 Example Items from the DES-II

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“Some people have the experience of suddenly realizing while driving a car that they do not remember what has happened during all or part of the trip.”
👉 Response: Indicate the percentage of time this happens
(never) 0% – 10 – 20 – 30 – 40 – 50 – 60 – 70 – 80 – 90 – 100% (always)

2️⃣ 🎧
“Some people find that sometimes they are listening to someone talk and suddenly realize that they did not hear all or part of what was said.”
👉 Response: Indicate the percentage of time this happens
(never) 0% – 10 – 20 – 30 – 40 – 50 – 60 – 70 – 80 – 90 – 100% (always)

⚠️ Legal Notice:
The DES-II is the intellectual property of E. B. Carlson and F. W. Putnam.
The official Spanish translation was completed by Olaf Holm (2002).
It is shared here solely for informational and professional use.

Reference: Carlson, E. B., & Putnam, F. W. (1993). Dissociative Experiences Scale – II (DES-II). Authors.
Spanish translation: Holm, O. (2002). Salamanca, Spain.

📄 You can also access this scale in a downloadable version here:
📥 Download the scale: DES-II_English