Variations of Rorschach Variables in Therapeutic Follow-Up

Abstract

This paper studies some of the basic Rorschach styles and diagnostic indexes, most of which are considered to be stable over time in the Comprehensive System (EB and EBPer, EA, Lambda, Form Color Ratio, Afr, Mp > Ma, 3r + (2)/R, Reflections, Zd+–, X+%, SCZI, DEPI and CDI and AP). It compares the Rorschach protocols of 30 adult patients before and after 1 year of psychoanalytic therapy. The concept of style, a simple description of the patterns of changes observed (%’s), the descriptive group statistics together with a comparison of paired groups (Wilcoxon), a Pearson correlation, and a comparison with the Weiner and Exner (1990 ) study are described and discussed, with the aim of clarifying and briefly illustrating how these styles and indexes behave in follow-up research with the Rorschach, and how their stability is over time. Results showed that, with the exception of EA, EBPer, Afr, the directionality of the Form Color Ratio, high W and Dd, S responses, and a high Lambda – styles that appeared as most stable – no definite patterns could be observed in the remaining styles and indexes studied after only 1 year of treatment.