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Psychological functioning after severe closed head injury.

D W Ellis, B S Zahn

Journal of Personality Assessment

|April 1, 1985

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Severe closed head injury significantly impacts psychological functioning. The Rorschach test effectively identified characteristic disturbances in young adults post-injury, including apperceptive, affective, cognitive, and interpersonal issues.

Area of Science:

Neuropsychology
Psychological Assessment

Background:

Severe closed head injury (CHI) can lead to lasting psychological deficits.
Understanding these residual effects is crucial for patient rehabilitation and care.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the residual psychological effects of severe CHI.
To assess the Rorschach test's utility in identifying these effects in young adults.

Main Methods:

Compared 35 young adult CHI patients with 36 matched healthy controls.
Utilized Rorschach test data to evaluate psychological functioning.

Main Results:

The Rorschach test distinguished characteristic psychological functioning patterns in CHI patients.
Observed apperceptive disturbance, affective/cognitive problems, and interpersonal difficulties.

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Conclusions:

The Rorschach test is a valuable tool for identifying psychological sequelae of severe CHI.
Findings highlight specific areas of psychological impairment following severe head trauma.