Ink blot. Rorschach test

Back in 1921, a psychiatrist and psychologist from Switzerland, Hermann Rorschach, created a personality research test named after him - Rorschach test, also known under the names: "Rorschach stains or blots", as well as the "ink blot technique", which is still quite in demand and popular among psychologists and psychotherapists in diagnosing the psyche, its disorders and disorders.

The very term "Psychodiagnostics" was also introduced into circulation by Rorschach.

The stimulus material of the Rorschach projective test consists of 10 amorphous (weakly structured) black-and-white and color pictures, the so-called. Rorschach spots, symmetric along the axis and located in a certain order from 1 to 10.

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Rorschach test pass online it is possible only in a truncated form, since to obtain real psychodiagnostic results, an examination is necessary in the presence of a psychologist, and even in conjunction with others, including clinical studies and interviews with the subject. In this case, the person being tested, looking at an image, a Rorschach stain, uses free associations and says the first thing that comes to mind: a word, an image, a representation ...

What a person "sees" in a blot (ink blot) will help determine the characteristics of his personality and psyche - the norm and deviations, up to personal, neurotic disorders and pathology.

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The Rorschach test is a personality analysis technique that is used in psychology and psychotherapy. During the examination, the patient is shown pictures with painted blots. The person shares with the doctor the associations that the images evoke in him. On the basis of the answers, the specialist makes conclusions about the state of the patient's mental health. This study is also called the blot method.

The test was introduced as a diagnostic test by the Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach. The test is based on the theory of the relationship between fantasies and personality types. During testing, the patient in a semi-structured image should see some kind of image, which is subsequently considered as a projection of his personality traits. An important diagnostic significance is the way of interpreting the spots - whether the patient takes them into account entirely or fixes them on small details.

When and how is the Rorschach test performed?

Today, this test is one of the most common methods that are used to assess and analyze a person's personality. Blot testing is very popular in forensic science to determine mental disorders in persons who have violated the law.

How is the test done?

The test is done using special cards called stimulus material. The research itself consists of several stages, which are performed sequentially, one after the other. The first step is to prepare the person who will take the test. Then the main stage of the study is carried out, at which the patient examines the cards and shares with the specialist the associations that arise in him when studying ink blots. Then, depending on how complete the patient's answers were, the psychologist conducts a survey in order to supplement the data obtained during the test.

Incentive material for the Rorschach test
For the test, 10 cards are used, which show ink blots, located symmetrically about the central axis. Half of the images are black and white, on two cards there are elements of red color, on the remaining 3 cards there are multi-colored blots. The spots are precise in shape, but do not resemble any particular object. The cards are shown to the person in a specific sequence.

Preparing a person for the Rorschach test

Often, before the Rorschach test, a person behaves anxiously, since the research itself seems to him meaningless. Often the subjects being examined take a defensive position, as they feel the need for protection. Therefore, it is important to recognize the person's anxiety and mitigate their reaction.
Experts do not advise psychodiagnostics ( persons who carry out the test) unnecessarily delve into the description of the test, as this can increase the subject's anxiety. The psychologist should outline the research and the purposes for which it is being conducted.

Testing

The specialist who conducts the research, one by one shows the person the cards and offers to answer what exactly this image looks like. All answers of the subject are recorded verbatim with the fixation of the time it took for each specific card. The psychologist also notes the position in which the picture and any features of the behavior of the person taking the test were considered.

It is not recommended to put the subject in front of the psychodiagnostician, since in this position he feels constrained. In addition, the psychologist's non-verbal behavior during the test ( yawn, head nod, smile) may be misinterpreted by the patient. The examinee may think that some answer options are preferable, while other answers should be withheld. Therefore, it is best if the subject is sitting on the left side of the psychologist.

By showing the picture, the specialist asks the patient to describe what he sees in the picture. The author of the test recommended to formulate the question as follows - "What could it be?" If the subject is experiencing difficulties, the psychologist can repeat or reformulate his question. The question should be stimulating, but not exerting pronounced pressure, as this can distort the test results. The cards can be flipped, viewed obliquely, tilted and any action can be taken to help give the patient the most complete answer.

Survey

The survey is the final stage of testing and is intended for the psychologist to receive the most complete information on all the cards. After the subject has commented on all the pictures, the specialist shows him the cards again and asks again, but to describe in more detail what he sees on them. The psychologist may ask the subject to indicate what exactly ( a fragment of a picture or an entire picture) evokes in him the associations that he shared. The specialist also asks to clarify how fully the subject's associations correspond to what is shown on the card. For example, if the first image reminds the patient of a bat, the psychologist asks how much the similarity is, whether the animal is depicted in full or only certain parts of its body. In addition, the psychologist can ask other clarifying questions in order to complement the respondent's answers as much as possible.

There are the following forms of questions that can be used in the survey:

The criteria for interpreting the answers according to the Rorschach test are:

integrity / details- the doctor notes whether the entire image or its individual details are taken into account;
determinants ( color, shape) - the doctor's attention should be drawn to the color scheme and what form prevails in the answers;
form level ( crisp / fuzzy) - the doctor should take into account how adequately and clearly the form of the image is reflected in the answer;
content- who or what is most often described in the answers - animals, people, inanimate objects;
originality- the pretentiousness of the answers, the non-standard form are taken into account.

As mentioned above, this test diagnoses the personality structure of the tested person, namely, the characteristics of the emotional sphere, the type of thinking, the presence of intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts, and protective mechanisms. The test results can only describe these structural personality characteristics of the patient and cannot be interpreted as an accurate diagnosis.

Rorschach test results can be as follows:

If a person operates with the whole picture as a whole, and not its individual details, it speaks of his systematized thinking. It also suggests that the patient can abstract and strive for integration ( amalgamation).
If the picture is perceived by separate elements and parts, it speaks of the pettiness, pickiness of the patient, of his detailed thinking. The abundance of small details sometimes indicates an illogical type of thinking, narrow views.
White gaps in the spots deserve special attention. If the person being tested perceives them as separate images, this indicates the manifestation of negativism and that at the moment he is in a defensive position.
If in the description the blots are dominated by various forms, this indicates the predominance of reasoning over emotions.
If colors abound, this indicates the predominance of the patient's emotional sphere, about his impulsivity, about the weakness of control over impulses.
If movement dominates the patient's responses, this indicates flexibility of thinking, a developed and rich associative process.

For the convenience and speed of interpretation of the results, the doctor conducting the test maintains a study protocol. It is a table with the specified parameters and the percentage of answers.

Sample protocol for the Rorschach test

	Integrity	Details	Clear shapes	Fuzzy shapes	Traffic	People	Animals
Norm	60 – 70%, the image is perceived as a whole	40 - 30%, details should not overpower the whole image	80%	20%	50 – 60%	No more than 30%	No more than 25%

It should be noted right away that all indicators of the norm are very relative. Sometimes it is important not what the patient sees at the spot, but how he comes to this, that is, the course of his reasoning.

The test result is usually a personality trait.

You can consider the following approximate characteristics of patients who passed the Rorschach test:

Logical, constructive thinking. Rich associative links. Great observation ability.
Lack of logical connections, primitive associations, constant feeling of defeat

Card 1

This picture shows the black and white inkblot most commonly associated with a bat, moth or butterfly in humans. Deciphering the associations that provoked the first image makes it possible to determine the overall personality type of a person.

Possible answers

Option 1
If in place of the blot a person sees a bat, which is associated with something demonic or unpleasant, then this indicates a fear of the outside world and hidden intrapersonal problems.

Option 2
If, at the sight of a moth, a person has a feeling of emptiness, this indicates his vulnerability, as well as his inability to resist problems.

Option 3
If the test person sees a butterfly at the spot of the spot and at the same time feels something positive, then this indicates his ability to grow, change and overcome difficulties.

Option 4
If an image of a moth appears on the spot of the blot, but no sensations arise, this indicates that the person is lonely, and to some extent he experiences a feeling of abandonment.

Option 5
Animal head image ( most often cats) with a feeling of uncertainty speaks of a fear of the outside world.

Card 2

This card contains a blot of black and red color that people often associate with any sexual aspects. Fragments of red color are often compared to blood, and the reaction to them allows the specialist to determine how the patient is managing anger, physical pain.

Possible answers

Reflects the emotional state of a person.

Option 1
If the picture is associated with two people who are in motion, this indicates a close relationship with the people around.

Option 2
The association of the blot with the reflection of a person in the mirror speaks of his egocentrism, narcissism, inability to perceive criticism.

Option 3
If a person sees an animal, most often a dog, this indicates that he is a loyal friend.

Option 4
If he sees an elephant, this indicates that the person is prone to meditation.

Option 5
If the picture causes unpleasant sensations, something negative, this suggests that he has to face his fears.

Option 6
The spot's association with a bear and neutral feelings indicates latent aggression and defiance.

Option 7
If the tested person sees people praying, and parts of red are interpreted by him as blood, this indicates his ambivalent ( dual) attitude towards sex.

Option 8
If he sees people praying, but at the same time experiences difficult emotions, this indicates that religion is associated with pain.

Option 9
If the test taker simply sees people, and the color red interprets as something sexual, this indicates an increased libido.

Card 3

This picture shows a black and red spot, the interpretation of which allows you to determine how much the respondent is involved in social life. Most often, the subjects distinguish in this image a couple of people who are engaged in a joint business ( dines, plays). If the patient sees only one subject on the card and his reflection ( for example, a person looks in the mirror), this may indicate that he is absorbed in his own personality, inattentive to the environment.

Possible answers

Reflects the patient's attitude to the outside world and characterizes his social interactions.

Option 1
The association of the blots with two dining people suggests that socially the person being tested is very active, he quickly adapts and does not experience problems with social integration.

Option 2
If an image of two dolls appears in place of the blot ( devitalization phenomenon) - this indicates that the person being tested is remote from society. It can also be a sign of poor emotionality, schizoid personality traits.

Option 3
If the person being tested sees two people washing their hands, this indicates that they have paranoid fear or obsessive phobias.

Option 4
If the picture resembles a person looking in the mirror and, at the same time, seeing his own image, this speaks of egocentrism and inattention to the people around him.

Option 5
If the spot is associated with two people playing with each other, this indicates close social interactions, and it is also possible that the person is inconsistent in his decisions.

Option 6
If the test-taker perceives the picture in parts, and not as a whole, this indicates the narrowness of his thinking or the presence of a phobia ( fear).

Card 4

Here is a gray spot that many interviewers associate with something threatening. The most common associations are a large animal or monster, a skin or a burrow of an animal. Decoding answers on 4 cards allows you to draw conclusions about a person's attitude to education, authorities, values.

Possible answers

Reflects attitudes towards authorities. Experts call her "paternal"

Option 1
In place of the blot, a person sees a giant monster, which causes negative emotions in him. This speaks of the feeling of inferiority of the tested person, of his admiration for authority.

Option 2
If the picture evokes associations with the skin of an animal, this indicates an internal contradiction, interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts.

Option 3
If the picture resembles fur or a carpet of hide, this indicates a fear of people who are higher in the career or social ladder, including their own father.

Card 5

This image depicts the dark gray spot most commonly associated with moth or bat tests in people who pass the test. This card, in comparison with the previous ones, is simple, and the respondents rarely feel threatened or uncomfortable. Therefore, this image is characterized by a more personal reaction. As in the case of the first card, this picture allows you to determine the main traits of a person's personality.

Possible answers

This picture is an analogy to the first one. Reflects the "I" of a person.

Option 1
If card 5 evokes associations other than card 1, this indicates that the previous pictures caused a strong internal discomfort in the tested person.

Option 2
If Card 5 evokes the same associations as Card 1, but without negative emotions, this indicates deep personal problems.

Card 6

The picture shows a gray spot with a more pronounced texture. From the interpretations of this image, the specialist draws conclusions about how easily a person establishes close relationships with other people.

Possible answers

Reflects interpersonal closeness, called "sex card"

Option 1
If a person sees the skin of an animal in a spot, this indicates his unwillingness to enter into close relationships with other people.

Option 2
If the picture is associated with a hole, this indicates his isolation from society, a spiritual emptiness.

Option 3
If the picture evokes various fears or sexual responses in the test taker, this indicates latent depression.

Option 4
If the picture is associated with sexual intercourse, and at the same time causes a feeling of shock in the test taker, this indicates the presence of various fears of sexual content.

Card 7

The picture shows a light gray spot, which is most often associated with women, children, and the feminine principle. If the description of this image is difficult, it may indicate the difficulties that the person being interviewed experiences when communicating with the female sex.

Possible answers

In the circle of specialists, this card is called "female".

Option 1
If the tested person has difficulties in interpreting the images in this picture, this indicates his difficult relationship with the female sex. If the person being tested is a woman, then the above association indicates a conflict with the mother.

Option 2
The association of blots with women's heads or with children indicates a heightened maternal instinct, as well as the need for care and affection.

Option 3
The association of blots with two heads ready for a kiss speaks of the desire to be loved, of the desire to create a relationship.

Option 4
The association of blots with female genital organs speaks of difficulties in sexual activity.

Card 8

This picture shows pink, gray, orange and blue spots. Card 8 is one of the most difficult to interpret. Most often, people here see some kind of animal with 4 legs, a butterfly or a moth. If, when viewing the card, a person experiences severe discomfort, this may indicate that it is difficult for him to express his own emotions.

Possible answers

The first multi-color picture, with complex images.

Option 1
If, at the sight of this card, the test taker experiences difficulties in interpreting it or falls into a stupor, this indicates that he is in a difficult life situation.

Option 2
If in a multi-colored spot a person looks at a four-legged animal, and does not feel discomfort, this indicates his relaxation and emotional calmness.

Option 3
If in place of the blot the tested person sees not one whole, but several images ( e.g. bears and butterflies), then this speaks of his detailed and fragmentary thinking, sometimes of pettiness.

Card 9

Multi-colored spots are drawn here, which have rather vague borders, which greatly complicates the interpretation of the image. The person's reaction to this card allows you to determine how he copes with the lack of certainty in any life situation. If the respondent distinguishes between a specific subject, this suggests that uncertainty is not a big problem for him. If a person sees an abstract phenomenon in the picture, this may mean that for his comfort he needs a clear schedule and the presence of a certain system.

Possible answers

The most blurry picture.

Option 1
If the picture is associated with an undefined form of evil, and human images are absent, this indicates that the test taker does not cope well with the uncertainties in life. Unstable situations infuriate him.

Option 2
If the blot is associated with a person and at the same time the tested person does not have difficult sensations when interpreting it, this indicates his organization, and also that he is good at managing time.

Card 10

The last image contains the most colors, and also this card is distinguished by the complexity of the blots that are painted on it. More often than not, respondents do not experience severe discomfort at the sight of this image. The most common associations are spider, crab or lobster, caterpillar, snake, rabbit head.

Possible answers

The most complex card in structure and colors.

Option 1
If this card causes vague or negative feelings, this indicates that the previous picture caused great difficulty.

Option 2
Positive emotions and association with several images at the same time ( caterpillars, crabs) speaks of the integrity of human nature, and developed abstract thinking.

Option 3
If a person sees crabs and lobsters in the picture, this indicates that he is inclined to be strongly attached to things, and has patience.

Option 4
The association of blots with spiders speaks of fears, as well as the fact that a person may be involved in a difficult situation.

Option 5
If a person sees spiders in the picture and at the same time experiences internal stress, this indicates a domineering woman in his life.

Option 6
The image of a snake suggests that a person feels himself in danger.

Option 7
The image of a snake, which is regarded as a phallic symbol, speaks of forbidden sexual desires.

Option 8
The association of the picture with a caterpillar indicates that a person is constantly growing and developing.

Option 9
The association of a picture with a rabbit or its head speaks of a positive attitude towards life.

Is it possible to make a diagnosis based on the results of the Rorschach test?

It is impossible to make a diagnosis based on the Rorschach test. The test allows you to assess the approximate level of intelligence, originality ( or, conversely, commonplace) thinking, a feature of emotional response. However, in psychiatry, this is not enough to make a diagnosis. Subsequently, the results obtained are added to the anamnestic data and observation data of the patient.

It is important to understand that the diagnosis in psychiatry is based on a comprehensive examination of the patient and cannot be limited to one or two tests.

Rorschach test and mental illness

Many people mistakenly assume that the test reveals hidden mental illness. However, this is not the case. The test does not always reveal pre-existing problems. Also rarely find confirmation of the hypothesis of "integrity" and "details". Often, it is not petty people and pedants who show a penchant for detail, but simply very attentive individuals. Moreover, mentally ill people often have “adequate” responses. Only in patients experiencing acute psychosis are there any patterns in the responses. For example, it seems to them that disguised people are in place of the blot and a performance is being played around them and the like.

The Rorschach test or the Rorschach inkblot technique is one of the most famous psychodiagnostic personality tests. Each of us has seen at least one picture with blots that resemble ... And here, in fact, the test begins, since the answer determines the individual properties and inclinations of a particular person. Recently, due to its massive distribution on social networks, the Rorschach test is often presented in significantly simplified versions, but in fact it is a powerful psychological tool.

I've often caught a glimpse of these pictures and heard about this test, but I didn't have to pass it myself, and even more so I didn't quite imagine the methodology and specifics of this test. Let's all together now find out about this, and at the same time remember about its author and the history of the creation of the Rorschach test

HERMAN RORSACH BORN ON NOVEMBER 8, 1884 IN ZURICH (SWITZERLAND). He was the eldest son of an unlucky artist forced to make a living by drawing lessons at school. Since childhood, Herman was fascinated by color spots (in all likelihood, the result of the creative efforts of his father and the boy's own love for painting), and his school friends nicknamed him the Blot. When Herman was twelve, his mother died, and when the young man was eighteen, his father also died. After graduating with honors from high school, Rorschach decided to study medicine. In 1912, he received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Zurich, after which he worked in a number of psychiatric hospitals. In 1911, while still at university, Rorschach conducted a series of interesting experiments to test whether schoolchildren gifted with artistic talents had a more developed imagination when interpreting ordinary inkblots. This research had a huge impact not only on the future career of a scientist, but also on the development of psychology as a science in general. I must say, Rorschach was not the first to use color spots in his research.

To say unequivocally how the Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist Hermann Rorschach came up with the idea of creating such a test is a very difficult task. PhD Jane Framingham, for example, believes that such an idea could have been prompted by the popular at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries children's game "Klecksographie" - charades based on ink blots. Blots as a psychological tool could be used by Rorschach's teacher and friend Konrad Goering.

The history of the test itself can be started from 1911, when E. Bleuler first introduced the term "schizophrenia" into scientific use, and G. Rorschach became interested in this disease and devoted his dissertation to studying it. During the experimental part, he noticed that patients interpret the spots from the Klecksographie game differently. But then he made only a small report on his observation.

This was followed by several years of practice, during which G. Rorschach actively tested the ink-blot technique on his patients in order to determine personal behavioral factors. As a result, 40 cards with ink spots were created and theoretical material was collected to present the methodology. But there were difficulties with the publication. Now it's hard to believe, but not a single publishing house of that time wanted to take on the printing of Rorschach's book. And the reason for this was not the fantastic or unscientific nature of his ideas, but the banal technical difficulty in printing so many drawings of blots. As a result, they had to be reduced first to 15, and then to 10. Only after that one of the publishing houses agreed to publish the book. It came out in 1921 under the name Psychodiagnostik. In it, the author outlined his theory about the personal characteristics of people. One of the main provisions is that in the personality of each person such qualities as introversion and extraversion are represented - in other words, that we are motivated by both external and internal factors. According to the scientist, the test with ink spots allows you to assess the relative ratio of these properties and identify any mental deviation or, on the contrary, the strengths of the personality. The psychological scientific community practically did not pay attention to the first edition of Rorschach's book, since in those days the prevailing opinion was that it is impossible to measure or test what a person's personality consists of. However, over time, colleagues began to understand the benefits of the Rorschach test, and in 1922 the psychiatrist discussed the possibilities of improving his methodology at a meeting of the Psychoanalytic Society. Unfortunately, on April 1, 1922, after suffering a week of severe abdominal pain, Hermann Rorschach was admitted to the hospital with suspicion of appendicitis, and on April 2, he died of peritonitis. He was only thirty-seven years old, and he never saw the huge success of the psychological tool he invented.

In it, in addition to introducing the concept of "psychodiagnostics" into science, the results of studies with ink stains and the test itself with explanations were presented. The scoring system of Rorschach himself (in other words, explanations of how to interpret the results obtained) focused on the classification of possible answers, and paid minimal attention to their content. The author of the test died the following year. Despite the weakness of certain aspects of the test (it is unclear to which category of the proposed classification all possible answer options should be attributed due to the lack of their description in the work), its developments were very highly valued for a long time and were the main diagnostic tools in clinical psychology (for 40-50 x years of the twentieth century). In the 1960s, the Rorschach test was criticized, mainly due to the lack of a single methodology for assessing responses (there are several most common scoring systems: Beck, Piotrovsky, Klopfer, etc.).

But complete discrediting was avoided. Mainly thanks to the writings of John Exner. He compared the 5 dominant grading systems and created something like a unifying system ("The Rorschach: A Comprehensive System"). Today, many psychologists use the Rorschach test precisely within the framework of the Exner Integrative System. It is used for diagnostics in correctional institutions in the United States and some other countries, in forensics, for diagnosing personality disorders in clinical psychology. Also, the test reveals validity in understanding the personality and emotional state of a person in cases where the patient does not want or cannot (due to dementia, for example, as in the case of Charlie Gordon in "Flowers for Algernon") to talk about it directly. Globally, based on the answers, one can judge the psychology of a person, understand his past and predict future behavior.

Rorschach inkblots

The Rorschach test uses ten inkblots: five black and white, two black and red, and three color. The psychologist shows the cards in strict order, asking the patient the same question: "What is it like?" After the patient has seen all the pictures and given the answers, the psychologist shows the cards again, again in strict order. The patient is asked to name everything that he sees on them, where exactly in the picture he sees this or that image, and what makes him give just such an answer in it. Cards can be flipped, tilted, manipulated in any other way. The psychologist must accurately record everything the patient says and does during the test, as well as the timing of each response. Then the answers are analyzed and points are calculated. Then, by means of mathematical calculations, a total is displayed according to the test data, which is interpreted by a specialist. If any ink stain does not cause any associations in a person or he cannot describe what he sees on it, this may mean that the object depicted on the card is blocked in his mind, or that the image on it is connected in his subconscious with the topic that at the moment he would not like to discuss.

CARD 1

ON THE FIRST CARD WE SEE SPOTS OF BLACK INK. It is shown first, and the answer to it allows the psychologist to guess how this person performs tasks that are new to him - therefore, associated with a certain stress. Usually people say that the image reminds them of a bat, moth, butterfly, or the face of some animal, such as an elephant or rabbit. The answer reflects the personality type of the respondent as a whole.

For some people, the image of a bat is associated with something unpleasant and even demonic; for others, it is a symbol of rebirth and the ability to navigate in the dark. Butterflies can symbolize transition and transformation, as well as the ability to grow, change, and overcome difficulties. The moth symbolizes a feeling of abandonment and ugliness, as well as weakness and anxiety. The muzzle of an animal, in particular an elephant, often symbolizes the ways in which we face difficulties and fear of inner problems. It can also mean "an elephant in a china shop," that is, convey a feeling of discomfort, and indicate a certain problem that a person is currently trying to get rid of.

CARD 2

THIS CARD IS A SPOT OF RED-BLACK, and people often see it as something sexy. Parts of the red are usually interpreted as blood, and the reaction to it reflects how the person controls their feelings and anger and how they deal with physical harm. The respondents most often say that this spot reminds them of an act of prayer, two people, a person looking in a mirror, or some long-legged animal, such as a dog, bear or elephant.

If a person sees two people in the spot, it can symbolize interdependence, an obsession with sex, an ambivalent attitude towards sexual intercourse, or a focus on connection and close relationships with others. If the spot resembles a person reflecting in a mirror, this can symbolize self-centeredness or, on the contrary, a tendency to self-criticism. In each of the two options, either a negative or a positive personality characteristic is expressed, depending on what feelings the image evokes in a person. If the respondent sees a dog in the spot, this may mean that he is a loyal and loving friend. If he perceives the stain as something negative, it means that he needs to face his fears and acknowledge his inner feelings. If the spot resembles an elephant to a person, this can symbolize a tendency to think, a developed intellect and a good memory; however, sometimes such a vision speaks of a negative perception of one's own body. The bear, imprinted in the spot, symbolizes aggression, rivalry, independence, disobedience. In the case of English-speaking patients, a play on words can play a role: bear (bear) and bare (naked), which means a feeling of insecurity, vulnerability, as well as the sincerity and honesty of the respondent. The spot on this card is reminiscent of something sexual, and if the respondent sees him as a praying person, this may indicate an attitude towards sex in the context of religion. If at the same time the respondent sees blood in the stain, it means that he associates physical pain with religion or, experiencing complex emotions like anger, resorts to prayer, or associates anger with religion.

CARD 3

THE THIRD CARD IS A SPOT OF RED AND BLACK INK, and his perception symbolizes the patient's relationship to other people within the framework of social interaction. Most often, respondents see on it the image of two people looking in the mirror of a person, a butterfly or a moth.

If a person sees two dining people in the spot, it means that he is leading an active social life. A stain that resembles two people washing their hands indicates insecurity, a feeling of their own uncleanness, or paranoid fear. If the respondent saw in the spot two people playing a game, this often indicates that he is taking the position of a rival in social interactions. If the stain resembles a person looking at his reflection in a mirror, this may indicate self-centeredness, inattention to others and an inability to understand people.

CARD 4

THE FOURTH CARD THE SPECIALISTS CALL "THE FATHER'S". The spot on it is black, and some of its parts are indistinct, blurred. Many people see in this picture something big and frightening - an image that is usually perceived not as feminine, but as masculine. The reaction to this spot makes it possible to reveal a person's attitude to authorities and the peculiarities of his upbringing. Most often, the spot reminds the respondents of a huge animal or monster, or a burrow of some animal or its skin.

If the patient sees a large animal or monster in the spot, this can symbolize a feeling of inferiority and admiration for authorities, as well as an exaggerated fear of people in positions of power, including their own father. If the stain resembles the corresponding animal's skin, this often symbolizes the strongest inner discomfort when discussing topics related to the father. However, this may also indicate that the problem of one's own inferiority or admiration for authorities is irrelevant for this respondent.

CARD 5

ON THIS CARD WE SEE A BLACK SPOT AGAIN. The association caused by him, like the image on the first card, reflects our true "I". Looking at this image, people usually do not feel threatened, and since the previous cards caused very different emotions in them, this time the person does not experience much tension or discomfort - therefore, a deeply personal reaction will be characteristic. If the image he sees is very different from the answer given when he saw the first card, it means that cards two through four most likely made a big impression on him. Most often, this image reminds people of a bat, butterfly or moth.

CARD 6

THE PICTURE ON THIS CARD IS ALSO ONE COLOR, BLACK; it is distinguished by the texture of the spot. This image evokes in a person associations with interpersonal intimacy, therefore it is called a "sex card". Most often, people say that the stain reminds them of a burrow or animal skin, which may indicate a reluctance to enter into close relationships with other people and, as a result, a feeling of inner emptiness and isolation from society.

CARD 7

THE SPOT ON THIS CARD IS ALSO BLACK and is usually associated with the feminine principle. Since people most often see images of women and children in this spot, it is called "maternal". If a person has difficulty describing what is depicted on the card, this may indicate that he has difficult relationships with women in his life. Respondents often say that the stain reminds them of the heads or faces of women or children; it can also evoke kissing memories.

If the spot looks like the heads of women, this symbolizes the feelings associated with the mother of the respondent, which also affect his attitude towards the female sex in general. If the stain resembles baby heads, it symbolizes feelings associated with childhood and the need to take care of the child who lives in the respondent's soul, or that the patient's relationship with the mother needs close attention and, possibly, correction. If a person sees in the spot two heads bowed for a kiss, this indicates his desire to be loved and reunited with his mother, or that he seeks to reproduce a once close relationship with his mother in other connections, including romantic or social ones.

CARD 8

THIS CARD HAS BOTH GRAY, PINK, ORANGE AND BLUE This is not only the first multi-color card in the test, it is also particularly difficult to interpret. If it is during its demonstration or the change in the pace of displaying pictures that the respondent experiences obvious discomfort, it is very likely that in life he has difficulties in handling difficult situations or emotional stimuli. Most often, people say that they see a four-legged animal, a butterfly or a moth here.

CARD 9

THE SPOT ON THIS CARD INCLUDES GREEN, PINK AND ORANGE. It has a vague outline so most people find it difficult to understand what the image reminds them of. For this reason, this card allows you to assess how well a person copes with the lack of a clear structure and uncertainty. Most often, patients see on it either the general outlines of a person, or some kind of indefinite form of evil.

If the respondent sees a person, then the feelings experienced at the same time convey how successfully he copes with the disorganization of time and information. If a stain resembles an abstract image of evil, this may indicate that in order to feel comfortable, a person needs a clear order in his life, and that he does not cope well with uncertainty.

CARD 10

THE LAST CARD OF ROSHAH'S TEST IS MOST OF ALL COLORS: there are orange, and yellow, and green, and pink, and gray, and blue. In form, it is somewhat similar to the eighth card, but in complexity it corresponds more to the ninth. Many people have a pretty good feeling at the sight of this card, except for those who were very puzzled by the difficulty of identifying the image depicted on the previous card; when looking at this picture, they feel the same way. This may indicate that it is difficult for them to cope with similar, synchronous or overlapping stimuli. Most often, people see a crab, lobster, spider, rabbit head, snake or caterpillar on this card.

The image of a crab symbolizes the respondent's tendency to become too attached to things and people, or a quality such as tolerance. If a person sees a lobster in a picture, this may indicate his strength, tolerance and ability to cope with minor problems, as well as fear of hurting himself or being harmed by someone else. If the spot resembles a spider, it can be a symbol of fear, the feeling that a person was dragged into a difficult situation by force or deception. In addition, the image of a spider symbolizes an overly protective and caring mother and a woman's power. If a person sees a rabbit's head, it can symbolize fertility and a positive attitude towards life. Snakes reflect a sense of danger or the feeling that a person has been deceived, as well as a fear of the unknown. The snake is also often regarded as a phallic symbol and associated with unacceptable or forbidden sexual desires. Since this is the last card in the test, if the patient sees caterpillars on it, this indicates the prospects for his growth and the understanding that people are constantly changing and developing.

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The inventor of this test, like many famous people, died without knowing about his contribution to the research and study of personality, the human psyche. After the death of the author, psychologists began to successfully apply the developments of the Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach (Rorschach) for a century. The Rorschach projective test is based on showing the subject 10 cards with the image of a symmetrical ink blot. If you look at their photos, you can see that five of them are black, three are colored, and two are red and black.

What is Rorschach test

The Rorschach technique is a psychodiagnostic study of personality. It was published by Hermann Rorschach in 1921. The second name of the test is Rorschach spots or blots. A seemingly simple test, which is carried out with the help of stimulus materials (cards with pictures), allows you to study the personality in detail, accurately determine the emotional state, find personality disorders and mental abnormalities up to schizophrenia, and identify the IQ. Its passage takes a little time and does not require special skills.

Preparing a person for the Rorschach test

To pass a psychological test using Rorschach pictures, no special preparation is required. However, the passage should be postponed if the day before you:

nervous, worried;
have consumed alcoholic beverages or drugs;
took medications that affect the neurological system.
consumed a large amount of coffee, strong tea on the day of the test;
feeling unwell, for example, due to illness.

How is the test done

To go through this method of studying personality, a person needs to answer the question at the sight of a card: what do you see in the picture? There is no right or wrong answer here. Rorschach inkblots are shown in a specific order. As soon as the answers are given the answers, the psychologist will invite the subjects to look at the drawings again. Any answer is accepted, it can be a description of a whole spot or a part of it. Cards are allowed to be rotated, tilted. At the same time, the psychologist records the answers, analyzes the validity of the test, calculates the points and gives the result.

There are times when a person does not associate this or that ink stain with anything. This is also not considered a bug. This situation suggests that the subject's consciousness blocks the image or simply does not want to discuss a topic that is not desired at the moment. It is difficult to pass the test with Rorschach blots on your own, it must be done in the presence of a psychologist, otherwise you can only get a "blurry" assessment of the personality. However, for the satisfaction of interest, this is not prohibited.

Decryption

Each test card has an ink stain. The subject, looking at the Rorschach pictures, with the help of imagination recreates in his head an inspired or inanimate object. Sometimes an ink picture of Rorschach evokes emotions in the subject. There are times when a person does not use all the stain, but part of it. All this needs to be reported to a specialist. Depending on what the subject saw, a "portrait" of the personality is drawn up. You can take this test yourself, using ready-made answer options, as in entertaining psychological tests.

First card

The first Rorschach picture shows a blot of black ink. From the perception of white and black spots, the general psychotype of a healthy subject is determined. The first picture also means the state of the person with whom he came to the Rorschach inkblot test: fear, excitement, etc. Here are several options for an answer and their transcript:

Mole. A person feels unnecessary to society, he is downtrodden and not sociable, often in a state of depression.
Bat. Discomfort within oneself or, on the contrary, a tendency to orientate in the "darkness".
Butterfly. Symbolizes the stage of rebirth, new beginnings.
An animal, including its muzzle. May mean fighting real problems. Feelings of discomfort.

The second

The next picture is in black and red. With its help, you can determine a person's sexuality or understand his ability to control vivid emotions, such as anger or rage. Often the respondents see blood, people in prayer, or a long-legged animal. Basic answers and their decryption:

Two people. It means that in life the subject pays great attention to sex and any close relationships.
The man in the mirror. Self-admiration, not devoid of self-criticism.
Dog. The subject values and values friendship, always "lend a shoulder" and come to the rescue.
Bear. The respondent strives for leadership, tries to express his superiority by aggression.
Negative sensations. A person should face his problems, not run away from them.

The third

This Rorschach picture shows blots of red and black ink. Interpretation is a person's attitude to society. In this blot, people often see two people, a dog, a moth:

Two people against each other. If in the picture the characters are playing a game, this stands for rivalry. People wash their hands - a feeling of "dirt", insecurity. People eating - active communication, a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Man looking in the mirror. This means inattention to people, egocentrism, inability to understand people.

Fourth

This black-and-white blurry image on the Rorschach card is called "paternal". With its help, the respondent's reaction to authority, leadership qualities, and upbringing is determined. In the blot, people see the skin of an animal, a monster, something big and formidable:

Monster, monster, big animal. It stands for recognition of authority, power, a feeling of inferiority, weakness. Respect for the father and recognition of him as the main one.
Animal's skin. The subject suffers from internal dissonance when touching on the paternal theme. However, this may mean, on the contrary, not the perception of their own attitude to the topic of leadership.

The fifth

At this stage of Rorschach testing, a person is asked to look at a black blot. She, like the very first image, symbolizes "I". In this case, the answers coincide by 80-90%. In other cases, the runaway in answers can be perceived as a great emotional impression from cards 2, 3 and 4. During testing, respondents see a mole, a butterfly, a bat in the Rorschach picture.

Sixth

The sixth Rorschach ink painting is a black and white blob of unusual texture. For many, it is associated with close personal relationships. They call her that - a sexy card. For the subjects, the image resembles the skin of an animal, a burrow. This type of perception of the Rorschach blot means detachment from society, loneliness due to unwillingness or fear of close sexual relations.

Seventh

This black and white Rorschach blot is called female or children's. The respondents associate it with women or children, with the contours of their heads. If a person cannot explain what he sees in the picture, this means difficult relationships with women. Here are the main visions of the blot:

Kiss. If a person sees two heads that reach out to each other for a kiss, then this indicates a close relationship with his mother or a desire to be loved.
Heads of women. This perception speaks of warm feelings for the mother and for all women in general.
Children's heads. These are good childhood memories. The desire to take care of someone and be loved.

Eighth

This is the first color Rorschach card that often causes confusion among respondents. The eighth spot consists of pink, blue, gray and orange blots. If the subject cannot describe what is depicted on it, or feels uncomfortable, then we can say that he has problems with the analysis of complex emotional situations. In this spot, people see a butterfly, a moth, an animal standing on four legs.

Ecology of life. Psychology: In the personality of each person, such qualities as introversion and extraversion are presented ...

Hermann Rorschach was born on November 8, 1884 in Zurich (Switzerland). He was the eldest son of an unlucky artist forced to make a living by drawing lessons at school. Since childhood, Herman was fascinated by color spots (in all likelihood, the result of the creative efforts of his father and the boy's own love for painting), and his school friends nicknamed him the Blot.

When Herman was twelve, his mother died, and when the young man was eighteen, his father also died. After graduating with honors from high school, Rorschach decided to study medicine. In 1912, he received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Zurich, after which he worked in a number of psychiatric hospitals.

In 1911, while still at university, Rorschach conducted a series of interesting experiments to test whether schoolchildren gifted with artistic talents had a more developed imagination when interpreting ordinary inkblots. This research had a huge impact not only on the future career of a scientist, but also on the development of psychology as a science in general.

I must say that Rorschach was not the first to use color spots in his research, but in his experiment they were first used within the framework of an analytical approach. The results of the scientist's first experiment were lost over time, but over the next ten years, Rorschach conducted large-scale research and developed a systematic methodology that allows psychologists to determine the personality types of people using ordinary inkblots. Thanks to his work in a psychiatric clinic, he had free access to its patients. Thus, Rorschach conducted a study of both mentally ill people and emotionally healthy people, which allowed him to develop a systematic test using ink blots, with which you can analyze a person's personality characteristics, determine his personality type and, if necessary, correct it.

In 1921, Rorschach presented the results of his large-scale work to the world by publishing a book called Psychodiagnostics. In it, the author outlined his theory about the personal characteristics of people.

One of the main provisions is that in the personality of each person such qualities as introversion and extraversion are represented - in other words, that we are motivated by both external and internal factors. According to the scientist, the test with ink spots allows you to assess the relative ratio of these properties and identify any mental deviation or, on the contrary, the strengths of the personality. The psychological scientific community practically did not pay attention to the first edition of Rorschach's book, since in those days the prevailing opinion was that it is impossible to measure or test what a person's personality consists of.

However, over time, colleagues began to understand the benefits of the Rorschach test, and in 1922 the psychiatrist discussed the possibilities of improving his methodology at a meeting of the Psychoanalytic Society. Unfortunately, on April 1, 1922, after suffering a week of severe abdominal pain, Hermann Rorschach was admitted to the hospital with suspicion of appendicitis, and on April 2, he died of peritonitis. He was only thirty-seven years old, and he never saw the huge success of the psychological tool he invented.

Rorschach inkblots

The Rorschach test uses ten inkblots: five black and white, two black and red and three color. The psychologist shows the cards in strict order, asking the patient the same question: "What is it like?" After the patient has seen all the pictures and given the answers, the psychologist shows the cards again, again in strict order. The patient is asked to name everything that he sees on them, where exactly in the picture he sees this or that image, and what makes him give just such an answer in it.

Cards can be flipped, tilted, manipulated in any other way. The psychologist must accurately record everything the patient says and does during the test, as well as the timing of each response. Then the answers are analyzed and points are calculated. Then, by means of mathematical calculations, a total is displayed according to the test data, which is interpreted by a specialist.

If any ink stain does not cause any associations in a person or he cannot describe what he sees on it, this may mean that the object depicted on the card is blocked in his mind, or that the image on it is connected in his subconscious with the topic that at the moment he would not like to discuss.

Card 1

On the first card, we see a smudge of black ink. It is shown first, and the answer to it allows the psychologist to guess how this person performs tasks that are new to him - therefore, associated with a certain stress. Usually people say that the image reminds them of a bat, moth, butterfly, or the face of some animal, such as an elephant or rabbit. The answer reflects the personality type of the respondent as a whole.

The muzzle of an animal, in particular an elephant, often symbolizes the ways in which we face difficulties and fear of inner problems. It can also mean "an elephant in a china shop," that is, convey a feeling of discomfort, and indicate a certain problem that a person is currently trying to get rid of.

Card 2

This card has a red and black spot that people often see as something sexy. Parts of the red are usually interpreted as blood, and the reaction to it reflects how the person controls their feelings and anger and how they deal with physical harm. The respondents most often say that this spot reminds them of an act of prayer, two people, a person looking in a mirror, or some long-legged animal, such as a dog, bear or elephant.

In each of the two options, either a negative or a positive personality characteristic is expressed, depending on what feelings the image evokes in a person. If the respondent sees a dog in the spot, this may mean that he is a loyal and loving friend. If he perceives the stain as something negative, it means that he needs to face his fears and acknowledge his inner feelings.

If the spot resembles an elephant to a person, this can symbolize a tendency to think, a developed intellect and a good memory; however, sometimes such a vision speaks of a negative perception of one's own body.

The bear, imprinted in the spot, symbolizes aggression, rivalry, independence, disobedience. In the case of English-speaking patients, a play on words can play a role: bear (bear) and bare (naked), which means a feeling of insecurity, vulnerability, as well as the sincerity and honesty of the respondent.

The spot on this card is reminiscent of something sexual, and if the respondent sees him as a praying person, this may indicate an attitude towards sex in the context of religion. If at the same time the respondent sees blood in the stain, it means that he associates physical pain with religion or, experiencing complex emotions like anger, resorts to prayer, or associates anger with religion.

Card 3

The third card depicts a stain of red and black ink, and its perception symbolizes the patient's relationship to other people within the framework of social interaction. Most often, respondents see on it the image of two people looking in the mirror of a person, a butterfly or a moth.

Card 4

Experts call the fourth card "paternal". The spot on it is black, and some of its parts are indistinct, blurred. Many people see in this picture something big and frightening - an image that is usually perceived not as feminine, but as masculine. The reaction to this spot makes it possible to reveal a person's attitude to authorities and the peculiarities of his upbringing. Most often, the spot reminds the respondents of a huge animal or monster, or a burrow of some animal or its skin.

Card 5

On this card we see a black spot again. The association caused by him, like the image on the first card, reflects our true "I". Looking at this image, people usually do not feel threatened, and since the previous cards caused very different emotions in them, this time the person does not experience much tension or discomfort - therefore, a deeply personal reaction will be characteristic. If the image he sees is very different from the answer given when he saw the first card, it means that cards two through four most likely made a big impression on him. Most often, this image reminds people of a bat, butterfly or moth.

Card 6

The picture on this card is also monochrome, black; it is distinguished by the texture of the spot. This image evokes in a person associations with interpersonal intimacy, therefore it is called a "sex card". Most often, people say that the stain reminds them of a burrow or animal skin, which may indicate a reluctance to enter into close relationships with other people and, as a result, a feeling of inner emptiness and isolation from society.

Card 7

The spot on this card is also black and is usually associated with the feminine principle. Since people most often see images of women and children in this spot, it is called "maternal". If a person has difficulty describing what is depicted on the card, this may indicate that he has difficult relationships with women in his life. Respondents often say that the stain reminds them of the heads or faces of women or children; it can also evoke kissing memories.

Card 8

This card has gray, pink, orange and blue colors. Not only is this the first multi-colored card in the test, it is also particularly difficult to interpret. If it is during its demonstration or the change in the pace of displaying pictures that the respondent experiences obvious discomfort, it is very likely that in life he has difficulties in handling difficult situations or emotional stimuli. Most often, people say that they see a four-legged animal, a butterfly or a moth here.

Card 9

The spot on this card includes green, pink, and orange. It has a vague outline, so most people find it difficult to understand what the image reminds them of. For this reason, this card allows you to assess how well a person copes with the lack of a clear structure and uncertainty. Most often, patients see on it either the general outlines of a person, or some kind of indefinite form of evil.

Card 10

The last Rorschach test card contains the most colors: there is orange, yellow, green, pink, gray, and blue. In form, it is somewhat similar to the eighth card, but in complexity it corresponds more to the ninth.

Many people have a pretty good feeling at the sight of this card, except for those who were very puzzled by the difficulty of identifying the image depicted on the previous card; when looking at this picture, they feel the same way. This may indicate that it is difficult for them to cope with similar, synchronous or overlapping stimuli. Most often, people see a crab, lobster, spider, rabbit head, snake or caterpillar on this card.

If a person sees a rabbit's head, it can symbolize fertility and a positive attitude towards life. Snakes reflect a sense of danger or the feeling that a person has been deceived, as well as a fear of the unknown. The snake is also often regarded as a phallic symbol and associated with unacceptable or forbidden sexual desires. Since this is the last card in the test, if the patient sees caterpillars on it, this indicates the prospects for his growth and the understanding that people are constantly changing and developing. published by

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