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Defensiveness in exhibitionists.

Journal of Personality Assessment

|October 1, 1979

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This study explores the psychodynamic factors and defensiveness in exhibitionists. Psychological testing, specifically the Rorschach, effectively reveals core conflicts in guarded individuals.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Psychodynamic Theory

Background:

Exhibitionism is often characterized by excessive defensiveness and guardedness.
Understanding the psychodynamic factors underlying exhibitionistic behavior is crucial for effective intervention.
Traditional therapeutic approaches may face challenges due to the inherent suspiciousness of these individuals.

Observation:

The study details the Rorschach protocol of an individual diagnosed with exhibitionism.
The Rorschach test was utilized to uncover the subject's core emotional conflicts.
This case highlights the challenges in obtaining information from guarded and defensive offenders.

Findings:

The Rorschach test proved valuable in eliciting sensitive psychological material.

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Psychological testing can overcome the characteristic suspicious and defensive stance of exhibitionists.

Core emotional conflicts were revealed through the Rorschach interpretation.

Implications:

Psychological testing plays a significant role in the forensic evaluation of offenders.
The Rorschach is a useful tool for assessing defensive, less verbal, and unpsychologically-minded individuals.
Findings support the utility of projective tests in forensic psychology for complex cases.