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First authoritative and comprehensive study in the field of Inkblot Personality Test, this book describes the historical roots of the three major projective inkblot measures: the Rorschach, the Holtzman Inkblot Technique (HIT) and the Somatic Inkblot Series (SIS). It presents the extensive psychometric background work accompanying the normative data and diagnostic indicators along with indices for selecting executives in a business organization. The book begins with a detailed history of Hermann Rorschach and his early experiments with inkblots in the diagnosis of mentally ill patients. Special attention is given to the administration and scoring of the Rorschach, with the sections detailing the systems developed by Klopfer and Exner. The HIT and SIS are also reviewed in detail, emphasizing their psychometric qualities.
Indian Norms and Diagnostic Indicators
Indian Norms and Diagnostic Indicators
Diagnostic indicators of inkblot responses have been a subject of controversy. Are inkblot tests capable of providing diagnosis? Do the diagnoses based on psychological tests match with those made on the criteria of DSM or ICD?
Inkblot tests are projective instruments which bring to surface unprocessed material from the unconscious mind. These instruments help in hearing the inner cry of an individual who is often unable to recollect the pain of sufferings. Inkblot responses further help in planning the therapeutic intervention and management. These responses are brought out symbolically and need to be interpreted.
Before arriving at any diagnostic conclusion, consider the symptoms, case history, findings of psychological tests and other supporting factors. Many critics of inkblot ...
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