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Rorschach
Rorschach Variables, Norms, Interpretation
Question/Term | Answer/Definition |
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How do you administer the Rorschach? | Side by Side, Cards stacked face down in order. Hand person card & say "What might this be?" |
Phases of the Rorschach | 1. Introducing the Test - We're going to do the inkblot test, perhaps you have 2. Test Instructions - What might this be? 3. Response Phase - Record responses verbatim 4. Inquiry Phase - |
R | -Responses -Used to help determine valid -14+ Responses - |
Lambda | -Approach to task/Responsiveness to stimuli -Norm .50 to .85 (flexible) -High >.99 conservative -Low <.33 inadequate concern of emotions |
SCON | -Suicide Constellation -If elevated suicidal risk |
EB (M:WsumC) | -Internally driven (introversion, M) vs. externally driven (extratensive, WsumC) |
EA | Total amount of psychological resources Norm: 9 - 11 Low - <6.5 |
eb | Norm: Left>Right -Left side ~ respond in ways not acceptable to ego -Right ~ reflection of pain |
es | -Norm: 5-11 -Degree of disorganization -current painful load |
D | -Available resources to deal with stressors -Norm: + to -3 |
FM | -Unmet Need state -Norm: 3-5 |
m | -Feeling like have no control (intrusive ideation) -Norm: 0-1 |
SumC' | -Internalized painful affect -Norm: 0-1 |
SumV | -Rumination -Psychological vomiting/Self critic -Norm: 0 |
SumY | -Emotional response to stress/anxiety/tension -Norm: 0-1 |
SumT | -Ability to bond/degree of neediness -Norm:1 -0: Distant -2+: Dependency |
FC: CF+C (Modulated affect) | -Norm 2:1 -Ability to modulate/control affect -High:Low ~ overcontrol emotions, doesn't like to display emotions |
Pure C | -Norm: 0 -Explosiveness & Impulsive |
Afr (Affective Ratio) | -Norm: .5 to .75 -Measures gravitation to drama |
SumC':WsumC (Constriction Ratio) | -Norm: 1:3 -Hold onto pain: Release Pain |
Blends | -Norm: .25% of R -Psychological Complexity - consistency of bx |
CP | -Norm: 0 -Denial as a defense (denying reality/feelings) |
S (White Space) | -Norm: 0 to 3 -Angry Affect |
COP (Cooperative Movement) | -Norm: 2-3 -Expectation of interactions w/ others -0=uncomfortable interacting w/ others |
AG (Aggressive Movement) | -Norm: 0 to 1 -Aggression/Hostility |
GHR:PHR (Good vs. Poor Human Relations) | -Norm: GHR>PHR -Understanding of others |
a:p (interpersonal) | -Active or Passive role in interpersonal relations |
Food | -Norm: 0 -Dependency |
Human Content | -Norm: 2:5 -Attentiveness to others |
Pure H | -Norm: 3 -Desire for human contact |
PER (Personalized Responses) | -Norm: 0-1 -Self-Focus |
Isolation Index | -Norm: 0-.25 -Degree of isolation -.25 or > suggests limited interpersonal interest |
3r+(2)/R | -Norm: .3-.4 -Egocentricity Index ~ Measures self-esteem |
Fr+rF | -Norm: 0-1 -Reflections ~ narcissism, grandiosity |
SumV (Self-Perception) | Negative self-view |
FD | -Norm: 1-2 -Introspection ~ Self-Awareness/Insight |
An+Xy | -Norm: 0-1 -Bodily Concern |
MOR | -Norm: 0-1 -View self as damaged/ruined |
H:(H)+Hd+(Hd) (Human Interest Index) | -Norm: 3:2 -Perception of self & others |
Zf (Organizational Activity) | -Norm: 8-14 -Energy toward task ~ effort |
W:D | -Norm: 1:2 -Seeing the overall picture vs detail focused |
W:M (Aspirational Index) | -Norm: 3:1 -Achievement/Goals vs. Ability |
Zd (Cognitive Efficiency) | -Norm: + to -3 -Overincorporater (rigid) vs. underincorporater (disorganized) |
PSV (Preservation) | -Norm: 0 -Problems with processing efficiency |
DQ+ | -Norm: 5 to 8 -Cognitive complexity - intelligent/complex |
DQv | -Norm: 0 to 3 -Vague cognitive complexity - immature/concrete |
XA% & WDA% | -Norm: .77 to .9 -Perceptual Accuracy -Measure of "affect free" perception |
X-% | -Norm: <.10 -Distorted Percepts - distortion of reality -Cognitive dysfunction |
S- | -Norm: 0 -Cognitive distortion when angry |
P (Populars) | -Norm: 6 to 8 -Conventionality |
Xu% | -Norm: .15 to .25 -How person perceives things in a conventional, realistic manner |
a:p (ideation) | -Norm: 2:1 -Flexibility of thinking ~ rigid:flexible |
Ma:Mp | -Norm: 2:1 -Thinking style: thinking constructively vs. magical thinking/fantasy |
Intellectualization Index | -Norm: 0-2 -Excessive thinker, thoughts/words as defense |
Wsum6 | -Norm: 0-6 -Cognitive Slippage ~ illogical thinking |
LVL2 | -Norm: 0 -Bizarre Thoughts |
M- | -Norm: 0-1 -Perception of others as distorted, disrupted conceptual thinking |
Mnone | -Norm: 0 -Emotion clouds thoughts & judgements |
MOR (Ideation) | -Norm: 0-1 -How think about experience - Pessimism |