On 10 December Bill Scott wrote >I don't like taking the role of "defender of the bad tests", but the tools >themselves are not the problem. Any test, no matter how carefully >designed, can be misused. The Rorshach, when scored properly with, >for example the Exner system, can be as reliable and valid (and useful) >as any other personality test, such as the MMPI-2.
>For example: > Baity, Matthew R. Hilsenroth, Mark J. > Rorschach Aggressive Content (AgC) variable: A study of criterion > validity. > Journal of Personality Assessment Vol 78(2) Apr 2002 pp 275-287 >AND >Meyer, Gregory J. Hilsenroth, Mark J. Baxter, Dirk Exner, John E.Jr. > Fowler, J. Christopher Piers, Craig C. Resnick, Justin > An examination of interrater reliability for scoring the Rorschach > comprehensive system in eight data sets. > Journal of Personality Assessment Vol 78(2) Apr 2002 pp 219-274 In their wide-ranging review of the literature, Lilienfeld et al (2000) find only limited support for the adequacy of Exner�s Comprehensive System for the Rorscharch. More generally, the authors report that some reviews of the literature have identified Rorscharch variables that appear to possess validity in the identification of schizophrenic and bipolar disorders, and have positive correlations for a few psychological features. However, Lilienfeld et al conclude that the substantial majority of Rorscharch variables have not demonstrated consistent relations to psychological disorders or personality traits. Does anyone know if the articles cited by Bill address the analysis of Lilienfeld et al? Allen Esterson Former lecturer, Science Dept Southwark College, London [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.human-nature.com/esterson/index.html Reference Lilienfeld, S.O., Wood, J.M. and Garb, H.N. (2000). �The Scientific Status of Projective Techniques�, Psychological Science in the Public Interest, Vol. 1, No. 2, November. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
