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MAPS of the Harvard Yard.

E S Shneidman¹

¹Neuropsychiatric Institute, University of California at Los Angeles, 90024, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment

|October 1, 1986

Summary

The Make-A-Picture-Story (MAPS) Test offers insights into personality characteristics. This case study demonstrates its utility in psychological research.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Personality Assessment

Background:

Henry Murray and colleagues conducted intensive studies at the Harvard Psychological Clinic from 1959-1962.
The Make-A-Picture-Story (MAPS) Test is a projective psychological assessment tool.

Purpose of the Study:

To illustrate the application of the MAPS Test in inferring personality characteristics.
To present a case study of an undergraduate participant from the Harvard study.

Main Methods:

Administered the Make-A-Picture-Story (MAPS) Test to 14 undergraduates.
Conducted intensive case studies at the Harvard Psychological Clinic.
Focused on a detailed case study of one subject.

Main Results:

The MAPS Test was utilized to draw inferences about the subject's personality.
The case study highlighted the diagnostic potential of the MAPS Test.

Conclusions:

The Make-A-Picture-Story (MAPS) Test is a valuable tool for personality assessment.
Case studies enhance the understanding of individual psychological characteristics.

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