Citation

Viglione DJ, Hilsenroth MJ. Psychol. Assess. 2001; 13(4): 452-471.

Affiliation

California School of Psychology, Alliant International University, 6160 Cornerstone Court, San Diego, California 92121, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, American Psychological Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11793891

Abstract

A large body of empirical evidence supports the reliability, validity, and utility of the Rorschach. This same evidence reveals that the recent criticisms of the Rorschach are largely without merit. This article systematically addresses several significant Rorschach components: interrater and temporal consistency reliability, normative data and diversity, methodological issues, specific applications in the evaluation of thought disorder and suicide, meta-analyses, incremental validity, clinician judgment, patterns of use, and clinical utility. Strengths and weaknesses of the test are addressed, and research recommendations are made. This information should give the reader both an appreciation for the substantial, but often overlooked, research basis for the Rorschach and an appreciation of the challenges that lie ahead.

Language: en