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  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Previous research indicates cognitive deficits in attention, memory, and executive functioning in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the cognitive profile and predictors of impairment in complex PTSD (cPTSD), a novel ICD-11 diagnosis.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gap by comparing cognitive functioning in cPTSD versus non-complex PTSD (ncPTSD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare cognitive functioning in individuals diagnosed with cPTSD versus ncPTSD.
  • To identify predictors of cognitive impairment in cPTSD and ncPTSD populations.
  • To enhance the understanding of the specific cognitive deficits associated with cPTSD.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-four participants (34 cPTSD, 30 ncPTSD) completed psychometric questionnaires and the Cognitive Basic Assessment (COGBAT) neuropsychological test battery.
  • Cognitive domains assessed included general cognitive index, attention, visual memory, and executive functioning.
  • Statistical analyses involved comparing group results to normative data, independent samples t-tests for group differences, and regression analyses for predictor identification.

Main Results:

  • Both cPTSD and ncPTSD groups demonstrated cognitive impairments relative to the COGBAT norm sample.
  • Significant group differences were observed in visual memory (p = .003) and selective attention (p = .004), with cPTSD exhibiting greater deficits.
  • Multivariate regression revealed that PTSD type and age significantly predicted visual memory, while PTSD type, age, and psychotropic medication influenced selective attention.

Conclusions:

  • The findings underscore significant cognitive impairments in cPTSD, particularly in visual memory and selective attention.
  • The type of PTSD, age, and psychotropic medication emerged as key predictors of these cognitive deficits.
  • Comprehensive treatment plans for cPTSD should consider more intensive and diverse interventions, such as cognitive training, to address identified symptom severity and cognitive deficits.