Inkblot test meaning in English

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Definition

the inkblot test: the psychological test in which a subject's interpretation of marks made from dark liquid is analyzed noun

The inkblot test, also known as the "Rorschach inkblot test" is a method of psychological evaluation in which a patient is asked for his or her perception of an image or "inkblot".

the ink (of an octopus): the dark fluid (of an octopus); a liquid used for writing noun

Examples

"This is called the inkblot test."

Exercise 1

Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Dr. Donna recognizes a trend in Philip's interpretation of the cards.

Philip is describing his dreams to Dr. Donna.

Dr. Donna is conducting a type of psychological evaluation of Philip.

Dr. Donna and Philip are playing card games with three women and an ostrich.

Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Dr. Donna recognizes a trend in Philip's interpretation of the cards.

This statement is true. After Philip tells Donna that he sees women in each one of the cards she shows him, Donna says that she senses "a pattern emerging". Donna recognizes that Philip is repeatedly seeing women in the images. A pattern is a trend or motif.

Philip is describing his dreams to Dr. Donna.

Philip is describing what he sees in Donna's cards, he isn't describing his dreams to Donna. Not yet, at least.

Dr. Donna is conducting a type of psychological evaluation of Philip.

This statement is true. Donna is showing Philip a series of images and evaluating his interpretations of them. This is called an inkblot (or Rorschach) test. It is a somewhat obsolete method of psychological evaluation. Psychologists try to determine if their patient is psychotic based on the patient's perception of the image.

Dr. Donna and Philip are playing card games with three women and an ostrich.

A good guess, however ostriches don't particularly enjoy cards. However they do have an affinity for badminton.

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