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The Rorschach and the assessment of impulsivity

M L Pantle1, D L Ebner, L S Hynan

  • 1Department of Psychology, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7334.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

The Rorschach test shows potential for assessing impulsivity in adolescents. Specific Rorschach variables accurately predicted performance on the Gordon Diagnostic System

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Area of Science:

  • Psychological assessment
  • Child and adolescent psychiatry
  • Neuropsychology

Background:

  • Impulsivity is a key concern in adolescent psychiatric disorders.
  • Accurate assessment of impulsivity is crucial for effective treatment planning.
  • The Rorschach test is a widely used projective tool, but its validity for specific constructs like impulsivity requires empirical investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Rorschach test's validity in assessing impulsivity among adolescent psychiatric inpatients.
  • To determine if specific Rorschach variables can predict performance on a standardized measure of impulsivity.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 55 adolescent psychiatric inpatients was assessed.
  • Rorschach variables theoretically linked to impulsivity were identified.
  • These variables were used to predict performance on the Gordon Diagnostic System (GDS), specifically the Delay Task.

Main Results:

  • A discriminant function using Rorschach variables achieved a statistically significant prediction of GDS Delay Task performance.
  • The model correctly classified 76.36% of subjects.
  • Rorschach variables D, FC:CF+C, and M showed the highest correlations within the predictive function.

Conclusions:

  • The Rorschach test demonstrates utility as an instrument for assessing impulsivity in adolescent psychiatric populations.
  • Specific Rorschach variables can contribute to the objective measurement of impulsivity-related behaviors.
  • Further research is warranted to refine the Rorschach's application in clinical impulsivity assessment.

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