A suitable goal would be a permanent decrease in the repetitiveness of manifestation and the subjective disturbance accompanying the symptom[s] associated with PTSD (Davidson, 1996). Experimental research design could measure the permanent reduction of intrusive symptoms between CBT and EMDR compared to the WTB control group. This research would assist in determining if CBT or EMDR intervention is more suitable for US Army personnel diagnosed with PTSD. The sample group would take pre and post DTS assessment periodically to confirm the effectiveness of the intervention.
