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Scoring accuracy using the comprehensive system for the Rorschach.

V Guarnaccia1, C A Dill, S Sabatino

  • 1Department of Psychology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11550, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|January 10, 2002
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Rorschach Comprehensive System (CS) scoring accuracy is often below acceptable levels for both students and professionals. Clinical Rorschach responses showed more errors, suggesting a need for improved training standards in CS scoring.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychometrics
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • The Comprehensive System (CS) is the predominant Rorschach scoring method.
  • Its complexity raises concerns about scoring accuracy in practice.
  • Ensuring reliable scoring is crucial for valid Rorschach interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the scoring accuracy of the Comprehensive System (CS).
  • To identify specific CS codes and response types associated with higher error rates.
  • To assess potential differences in accuracy between trainees and professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-one graduate psychology students and 12 professionals scored 20 Rorschach responses.
  • Responses were drawn from both normal and clinical psychological protocols.

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  • Scoring accuracy was assessed against established CS criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall scoring accuracy for both groups fell below acceptable standards.
    • Certain codes (Location, DQ, Pairs, Popular, Z) were scored more accurately than others (Determinants, FQ, Content, Special Scores).
    • Responses from clinical protocols exhibited significantly higher error rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Widespread scoring errors in the Comprehensive System (CS) may be prevalent in clinical settings.
    • The findings highlight potential deficiencies in current CS training and competence assessment.
    • Development of standardized training and competency benchmarks for CS scoring is recommended.