The Rorschach Inkblot test is a set of cards that has pictures of inkblots folded over such that they create a mirror image. The premise behind this technique is that when somebody is presented with an ambiguous image, the mind starts to allocate meaning to the image. When the person is asked to share the meaning associated with that image, they are shedding light about how they project meaning to the outer world. The perceptions of inkblots are recorded and analyzed using either psychological interpretation or complex algorithms or both options (Gracepoint Staff, 2017). Critics argue that testing psychologist is likely to unconsciously project their personal interpretations, thereby biasing the outcome. This implies that if two psychologists …show more content…
She interprets this picture as a hungry, neglected child due to the conditioning of international media in regards to the African narrative. If another person was tested, they may interpret the image as a child resting after having lunch. The second opinion may help to free Trudy’s from preconceived notions to becoming more receptive to facts. On the other hand, if the psychologist goes along with Trudy’s interpretation, this exercise would only solidify her ingrained opinion of Africa as a hopeless continent where starvation is …show more content…
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The final test that I administer is called the Faux-Rorschach test. This test is constructed of three inkblot pictures and it intends to analyze a person’s emotional functioning. As I handed Steven each inkblot picture I asked him, “What may this be? His response for the first inkblot picture was, “This is two aliens doing the Nae Nae and they are both having babies at the same time while doing the Nae Nae.” I added, “What is the Nae Nae?” and he responded, “The NaeNae is a dance.” I then asked him to show me where he saw that. This was a really interesting response because it seem like Steven incorporated movement that doesn’t really exist. This is a sign of creativity because I was able to see his perspective after he pointed the picture out to me.When I handed him the next inkblot his response was, “This is an alien jumping towards me because he wants to attack me. I then asked him if he could show me where he saw that. He pointed at the picture and said, “These are his legs and his pulling his feet up because he is jumping towards me and the arms are out because he wants to grab me and take me down. And these are his foot prints from when he jumped.” I noticed Steven seemed to have a theme and that was unrealistic creatures. This makes me believe that he may be misunderstood and feels attacked by others. His final response to the last inkblot picture was, Steve: “These are two devils that are
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