![]() ![]() Mirroring responses are fairly obvious, but they are dangerous. Only one mirroring response of this kind will lead to that the test person will be designated as "egocentric" with a "pronounced tendency to overestimate his personal value." "Drifting Clouds", "bog wife's brew" and similar responses will be equated with reflections in water. ![]() Exner's Rorschach interpretation perceives such mirroring responses as the result of a "self-reflective and thoughtful personality". ![]() Rorschach folded all the cards over a central axis in a wet state so that they are all symmetrical, and it is tempting to turn them ninety degrees and interpret them as something that is reflected in water. Typical symmetrical inkblot - This is not an original Rorschach card. It is said that men think about sex up to 50 times every day. However, a total absence of sexual interpretations will also be unusual, at least if the applicant is a man. Namely that the test taker tells that he sees: 1) buttocks and anus, 2) feminine clothes, 3) male and female genitals, 4) human figures without male or female features, 5) human figures with both male and female features.Ī large number of sexual responses will indicate schizophrenia. Traditionally, there are five response details that have often been associated with homosexuality. If the test person has too few sexual responses, it may indicate sexual frustration. Right: An inkblot reminiscent of two seahorses kissing each other. Left: An ink blot reminiscent of a female genitalia, orchid or microscopic aquatic animal. A not positive response to such potentially sexual motives may indicate some problems with the relationship with the opposite sex. In this case, it is better to say that it resembles a butterfly than to say it looks like a crab, as butterfly are a more positive response. For example, a red blob can resemble the female genitals, but one does not want to say wishing not to over-score the sexual responses. Therefore it is wise to say something positive about blots, resembling a penis, vagina or breasts. Some psychologists believe that sexual feelings and interpretations are unconsciously present all time (Freud). The 10 Rorschach cards with the most obvious options for sexual responses shown shaded. Some interpretation manuals indicate that more than four sexual responses out from the ten cards will indicate schizophrenia. Almost all the blots have some features that can invite sexual interpretations, but it is wise to limit them. ![]()
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