Rorschach Inkblot Test A Projective Personality Test

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Interpreting Rorschach Inkblot Tests Rorschach Projective Tests take into consideration a number of different factors when being analyzed by a psychologist: Response Speed: If a patient takes a long time to respond it can indicate that they are hiding their true response (and suppressing a specific feeling or emotion) Number of Responses: More varied responses can indicate a high intelligence Patterns of Responses: If a patient responds quickly to all inkblots except one (hesitance toward a specific topic or emotion), or responds in a similar way to all inkblots (i.e. if all elicit a fear response a patient may be struggling with suppressed fear) can often be more telling than a specific response.

Inkblot #1: The Fear Card If you saw something scary or aggressive- You may have anxiety issues or you may be a “worrier” If you saw sexual imagery- You may be insecure with your own body image (female) or with your sexual attractiveness (male or female) Response Time: If you answered quickly it indicates that you cope well with new situations If you answered slowly it indicates that you struggle to cope with new situations Common Interpretations: Wolf Face, Halloween Mask, Elephant, Hairy Spider, Bat, Butterfly, Moth, Female figure or female bust t

Inkblot #2: The “daddy” or “father” card If you saw a positive image- Reflects a positive relationship with yourself and a “father figure” If you saw a negative or “menacing” image-Reflects a negative relationship with a “father figure” Common Interpretations: Boots, Chinese Dragon, standing figure (man, gorilla, bear)

Inkblot #3: The aggression card If you saw something scary or aggressive- You may have unresolved anger/aggression issues If you saw scissors or any type of cutting device- You may have a “castration” complex or fear If you see a bat or butterfly- This is the normal/ “typical” response If you saw moving figures or multiple different figures- This could be a sign of schizophrenia Common Interpretations: Bat, Butterfly

Inkblot #4: The “Mommy” Card If you saw a positive image- Reflects a positive relationship with yourself and your mother If you saw a negative or unhappy image-Reflects a negative or distrustful relationship with your mother If you see thunderclouds:- May reflect high levels of anxiety If you see a lamp or interpret the white space- Common in schizophrenics and/or manic depressants Common Interpretations: Two girls or two women, girls fighting, thunderclouds, a lamp

Inkblot #5: The Human interaction Card If you saw human figures cooperating- You have generally positive relationships an If you saw human figures fighting- You have generally negative relationships with others If you did not see human figures at all- You have fear/anxiety about human interaction Some say this inkblot can determine sexual preferences: (Seeing 2 males=heterosexual Seeing 2 females=androgynous or homosexual) Response Time: If you answered quickly it indicates you are comfortable with your social skills If you answered slowly it indicates that you may have an unusal response to human interactions Common Interpretations: Two figures drumming, dancing or cooking

Inkblot #6: The “Complex” card If this card caused you discomfort or difficulty- May reflect emotional instability or discomfort or processing problems If this card caused you joy and calm- May reflect emotional stability If you see 4 legged animals- “Normal/Typical” If don’t’ see some type of 4 legged animal- May be a sign of mental abnormality or defectivity Common Interpretations: 4 legged animals (lions, pigs, bears etc…), tree, butterfly, ribcage, or Christmas Tree

Other details: Interpreting Rorschach tests How many images? If you only see 1 image per card- You like things clear cut (not very imaginative) If you see multiple images- You are creative and imaginative How often do you see the same image (or themes in images) ? If you consistently see the same images/themes- You are obsessing and possibly suffering from severe psychological harm from that theme (aggression, sexual imagery, relationships) Did you try and turn/flip the image? If you try and turn/flip the image- You are resourceful, self-sufficient and a good problem solver. You may be rebellious If you don’t try and turn/flip the image- You take things at face value and tend to be obedient.