RORSCHACH INKBLOT TEST A Projective Personality Test

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 INTERPRETING RORSCHACH INKBLOT
TESTS
Rorschach Projective Tests take into consideration a number of different
factors when being analyzed by a psychologist:
 Response Speed: If a patient takes a long time to respond it can indicate
that they are hiding their true response (and suppressing a specific
feeling or emotion)
 Number of Responses: More varied responses can indicate a high
intelligence
 Patterns of Responses: If a patient responds quickly to all inkblots except
one (hesitance toward a specific topic or emotion), or responds in a similar
way to all inkblots (i.e. if all elicit a fear response a patient may be
struggling with suppressed fear) can often be more telling than a specific
response.
INKBLOT #1: THE FEAR CARD
1) If you saw something scary or aggressive- You may
have anxiety issues or you may be a “worrier”
2) If you saw sexual imagery- You may be insecure
with your own body image (female) or with your
sexual attractiveness (male or female)
3) Response Time:
a) If you answered quickly it indicates that you
cope well with new situations
b) If you answered slowly it indicates that you
struggle to cope with new situations
 Common Interpretations: Wolf Face,
Halloween Mask, Elephant, Hairy Spider, Bat,
Butterfly, Moth, Female figure or female bust
INKBLOT #2: THE “DADDY” OR
“FATHER” CARD
1) If you saw a positive image- Reflects
a positive relationship with yourself
and a “father figure”
2) If you saw a negative or “menacing”
image-Reflects a negative
relationship with a “father figure”
 Common Interpretations: Boots,
Chinese Dragon, standing figure
(man, gorilla, bear)
 INKBLOT #3: THE AGGRESSION CARD
1) If you saw something scary or aggressive- You may
have unresolved anger/aggression issues
2) If you saw scissors or any type of cutting device- You
may have a “castration” complex or fear
3) If you see a bat or butterfly- This is the normal/
“typical” response
4) If you saw moving figures or multiple different figures-
This could be a sign of schizophrenia
 Common Interpretations: Bat, Butterfly
 INKBLOT #4: THE “MOMMY” CARD
1) If you saw a positive image- Reflects a positive
relationship with yourself and your mother
2) If you saw a negative or unhappy image-Reflects a
negative or distrustful relationship with your mother
3) If you see thunderclouds:- May reflect high levels of
anxiety
4) If you see a lamp or interpret the white space-
Common in schizophrenics and/or manic depressants

 Common Interpretations: Two girls or two women,

girls fighting, thunderclouds, a lamp
INKBLOT #5: THE HUMAN INTERACTION CARD
1) If you saw human figures cooperating- You have generally positive
relationships an
2) If you saw human figures fighting- You have generally negative
relationships with others
3) If you did not see human figures at all- You have fear/anxiety about
human interaction
4) Some say this inkblot can determine sexual preferences: (Seeing 2
males=heterosexual Seeing 2 females=androgynous or homosexual)
5) Response Time:
a) If you answered quickly it indicates you are comfortable with
your social skills
b) If you answered slowly it indicates that you may have an unusal
response to human interactions
c) Common Interpretations: Two figures drumming, dancing or
cooking
INKBLOT #6: THE “COMPLEX” CARD

1) If this card caused you discomfort or difficulty- May reflect

emotional instability or discomfort or processing problems
2) If this card caused you joy and calm- May reflect emotional
stability
3) If you see 4 legged animals- “Normal/Typical”
4) If don’t’ see some type of 4 legged animal- May be a sign of
mental abnormality or defectivity

 Common Interpretations: 4 legged animals

(lions, pigs, bears etc…), tree, butterfly, ribcage,
or Christmas Tree
 OTHER DETAILS: INTERPRETING
RORSCHACH TESTS
 How many images?
If you only see 1 image per card- You like things clear cut (not very imaginative)
If you see multiple images- You are creative and imaginative
How often do you see the same image (or themes in images) ?
If you consistently see the same images/themes- You are obsessing and possibly
suffering from severe psychological harm from that theme (aggression, sexual imagery,
relationships)
Did you try and turn/flip the image?
If you try and turn/flip the image- You are resourceful, self-sufficient and a good
problem solver. You may be rebellious
If you don’t try and turn/flip the image- You take things at face value and tend to be
obedient.