What is a Rorschach Test?

The Rorschach test is a diagnostic method from psychoanalysis that explores the subconscious mind of patients. Named after the Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach (1884-1922), it is a projective personality test used to measure intelligence, interpersonal attitudes, mood, and affectivity (emotional responsiveness). The method is based on the shape interpretation of inkblot pictures. In doing so, … What is a Rorschach Test?