English Explanatory Dictionary

Rorschach test

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method of psychological evaluation that uses a person's interpretations of inkblots or similar images to discover information concerning his or her personality, emotional functioning, or unconscious mind.
  2. Any test of an individual's perception of phenomena.
  3. Something which reveals the intent or belief of a person.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɔːʃɑːk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃæk tɛst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Rorschach test.wav /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔɹʃək tɛst/

Word forms

Rorschach test Rorschach tests

Etymology

Named after Swiss psychologist Hermann Rorschach (1884–1922), its creator.

Synonyms

blot test inkblot test Rorschach Rorschach inkblot test
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