The use of the multiple choice rorschach as a differential diagnostic tool

Convergence between Rorschach and self‐report: A new look at some old questions

“…Nevertheless, the approach was developed as an efficient screen for identification of individuals potentially experiencing psychological difficulties, and a number of early empirical studies validated the measure in this capacity (Harrower & Steiner, , ). For instance, the Multiple Choice Test demonstrated success as a screening tool in university (Harrower & Steiner, ), industry (Cox, ), and psychiatric settings (Wittman, ). For example, Wittman () reported that the Multiple Choice Test successfully differentiated psychotic individuals from nonpsychotic community controls.…”

“…For instance, the Multiple Choice Test demonstrated success as a screening tool in university (Harrower & Steiner, ), industry (Cox, ), and psychiatric settings (Wittman, ). For example, Wittman () reported that the Multiple Choice Test successfully differentiated psychotic individuals from nonpsychotic community controls.…”

“…Given its initial promise in identifying psychoticism and psychopathology (Harrower & Steiner, ; Wittman, ), further exploration of the technique seems merited, as both supporters and critics of the Rorschach seem to agree that the Rorschach’s most compelling validity evidence is for its capacity to identify perceptual and cognitive disturbances (Mihura et al, ; Wood et al, ). Given recent advances in statistical analysis, test theory, and computer‐assisted test administration, it may be important to reconsider a time‐ and cost‐efficient measure that can accomplish similar goals in instances where administering a full Rorschach protocol is not feasible.…”

“…Nevertheless, to focus the investigation, several specific hypotheses are proposed based upon empirical support in the extant Rorschach literature. First, given the initial success of the Multiple Choice Test at identifying psychoticism (Harrower & Steiner, ; Wittman, ), as well as strong interrelationships between the Rorschach‐SCZI and the SCZ scale of the PAI (Klonsky, ), it is expected that the percentage of poor responses will correlate with both the PAI SCZ scale and the Thought Disorder (SCZ‐T) subscale. Second, given relationships between the Multiple Choice Test percentage of poor responses and maladjustment (Harrower & Steiner, ), it is anticipated that the percentage of poor responses will also correlate with the PAI Mean Clinical Elevation (MCE), which functions as a general indicator of symptom severity.…”

“…Nevertheless, to focus the investigation, several specific hypotheses are proposed based upon empirical support in the extant Rorschach literature. First, given the initial success of the Multiple Choice Test at identifying psychoticism (Harrower & Steiner, 1951;Wittman, 1945), as well as strong interrelationships between the Rorschach-SCZI and the SCZ scale of the PAI (Klonsky, 2004), it is expected that the percentage of poor responses will correlate with both the PAI SCZ scale and the Thought Disorder (SCZ-T) Answer indicating an explosive response to color (CF or C)…”