Principles of Projection: An Integrative Approach

Abstract

Projection is accounted for by three principles: appropriateness of the stimulus, saliency for the personality, and integrative symbolism. The critical role of the stimulus in determining the areas and levels of personality assessed is discussed. It is suggested that the radio telescope may be a better analogy than the microscope or X-ray for explaining how a projective technique works. A succinct definition of a projective technique is presented.