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R P Taylor¹, T P Martin², R D Montgomery¹

¹Physics Department, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, United States of America.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Art
Fractal Geometry

Background:

Rorschach inkblots are famous for inducing diverse associations.
Historically used in psychology, now also seen as a measure of creativity.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the link between inkblot spatial scaling and the number of associations.
To propose fractal characteristics as the cause of perceived images.

Main Methods:

Analysis of spatial scaling parameters of inkblot patterns.
Correlation study between fractal characteristics and induced associations.

Main Results:

A relationship exists between spatial scaling parameters and the number of induced associations.
Fractal characteristics of inkblot edges appear to induce perceived images.

Conclusions:

The fractal nature of inkblots explains the variety of associations.
This fractal-image relationship may explain natural scenery perceptions.