Rorschach Inkblot Test Hermann Rorschach 1921
10 cards with system for interpretation 10 years of researching responses to thousands of ink blots 10 were chosen that specifically elicit emotional responses Patients shown inkblot one by one and says what is seen Second round of display is accompanied by general questions to discover why patient selected the previous response Anything a person responds is considered to reveal an aspect of patient’s personality Someone who mentions human movements often is probably introverted Someone who sees color in the inkblots indicates extroverted Many researchers criticize the Rorscharch Lack of reliability or validity Results depend on psychiatrist’s expectations Continues in use