Chapter 4: The Rorschach Inkblot Method: Theory
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چکیده
The chapter discusses the theoretical assumptions that responses to the Rorschach inkblots (a) reflect how people deal with decision-making and problem-solving tasks and (b) reveal underlying thoughts and feelings that are projected onto the external stimulus (the inkblot). In this regard regard, the chapter discusses four psychodynamic perspectives for interpreting Rorschach responses of adolescents: Ego Psychology; Object Relations; Self Psychology; ego psychology, object relations, self-psychology, and Relational Psychoanalysisrelational psychoanalysis.
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