Research Methods I - Projective Tests and IQ

Flashcards covering key concepts related to projective tests (TAT, Rorschach) and IQ measurement (WAIS/WISC).

Projective Tests

Tests where interpretation of ambiguous stimuli depends on the individual’s psychological characteristics, revealing personality components through projection.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

A projective test developed by Murray et al. that uses ambiguous pictures to reveal dominant drives, emotions, sentiments, complexes, and conflicts of personality.

TAT Administration

Involves presenting a stimulus, recording the response, questioning/inquiry, and following a specific presentation sequence.

TAT Scoring

Often relies on intuition and clinical experience, though standardized systems exist but are not widely used.

Rorschach Test

A projective test that assesses characteristic responses to inkblots to differentiate between populations and assess personality components.

Rorschach Administration

Should be standardized, including introduction to the technique, providing instructions, the response phase, and inquiry.

Rorschach Scoring

Involves coding categories such as location (area of inkblot), determinants (style/characteristic of blot), and content (type/quantity).

Interrater Reliability

In projective tests, it depends, but can be relatively high (r > .8).

IQ (Intelligence Quotient)

A measure of intelligence, often assessed using tools like the WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) or WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children).

WAIS/WISC Scales

Include Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed.