The ink blot test, used in psychological diagnosis, where someone is shown a series of blots of ink on paper and is asked to say what each blot reminds him or her of. The answers give information about the person’s psychological state.
Personality assessment test consisting of 10 pictures of inkblots that the subject interprets, the interpretations being used by the examiner to assess personality and the integration of emotional and intellectual factors.
A psychological examination in which a patient is shown cards with abstract shapes and asked to describe what the shape of the inkblot represents; also known as the “inkblot test”.
A test to measure aspects of personality, consisting of ten inkblots, half of which are in various colors and the other half in black and white. The responses to the different inkblots are used to derive hypotheses about the subject. The use of the test for the diagnosis of brain damage is no longer generally supported.
A psychological test for investigating personality and disorders of personality. Also called the ‘ink blot test’, it is now rarely used. It was devised by a swiss psychiatrist, Hermann Rorschach (1814-1922), who determined individuals’ reactions to a series of symmetrical ink-blots, ten in number and standardized by him.
A psychological test consisting of 10 different inkblot designs. The subject is asked to interpret each design individually. The test has been used to reveal personality disturbances.
Within the field of psychology, there exists a renowned projective test that engages the patient in interpreting a series of 10 inkblots. This particular assessment, named after its Swiss psychiatrist creator, prompts individuals to articulate their perceptions and descriptions of each inkblot. Through this process, valuable insights into the patient’s psyche can be gleaned, aiding in the assessment and understanding of their psychological dynamics.
A psychological assessment that involves analyzing a person’s reactions to a series of inkblot images. Originally designed to uncover a person’s feelings, conflicts, and attitudes, this test is now infrequently employed.