Extreme Constriction of Figure Size as a Personality Trait Indicator on Memory-For-Designs

Abstract

Data on constriction of figures in the Memory-For-Designs from a previous study were re-analyzed using protocols which exhibited very frequent reduction in size. High constrictors (13 to 15 constricted designs) were compared to moderate constrictors (6 to 8 constricted figures) and to low constrictors (0 to 2 constricted figures). Analysis indicated that high constrictors were significantly different from low constrictors on two 16 PF variables. These differences, however, were not considered to be clinically, i.e., interpretively, significant. Even with extreme constriction, these data are consistent with previous research.