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A new U.S. adult nonpatient sample
1Rorschach Workshops, Asheville, NC, USA.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|December 6, 2007
Summary
This study collected Rorschach Comprehensive System (CS) data from 450 American adults. Findings largely align with previous samples, suggesting minor adjustments to CS interpretation guidelines may be needed.
Area of Science:
- Psychological assessment
- Personality testing
- Clinical psychology
Background:
- The Rorschach Comprehensive System (CS) is a widely used projective test.
- Establishing normative data is crucial for accurate interpretation.
- Previous CS normative data were collected from specific Rorschach Workshops samples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present data from a new, large American adult nonpatient sample for the Rorschach Comprehensive System (CS).
- To describe the inclusion criteria, demographics, and interrater agreement for this sample.
- To discuss the implications of the findings for CS interpretive guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Data collection occurred between 1999 and 2005.
- A nonpatient American adult sample was recruited.
- The Rorschach Comprehensive System (CS) was administered.
Main Results:
- Data from 450 participants are presented.
- Most CS variable findings are comparable to earlier Rorschach Workshops samples.
- Some differences in CS variables were observed, necessitating discussion.
Conclusions:
- The presented data contribute to the normative base for the Rorschach CS.
- The findings support the general utility of current CS interpretive guidelines.
- Minor modifications to CS interpretation may be warranted based on observed differences.
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