A Profile Sheet for the Clinical Interpretation of the Holtzman Inkblot Technique

Abstract

It is suggested that the clinical interpretation of Holtzman Inkblot Technique scores would be facilitated by the use of T-score profile sheets analogous t o those used for the MMPI and CPI. Using Holtzman et al.'s normative data for average adults, two such profile sheets were devised, one listing the 22 scales in their usual order and a Clinical Form in which the scales were divided into six clusters reflecting I: Reactions to the Stimuli, 11: Manner of approach and organization of the blot, 111: Reality contact and Communality, IV: Intelligence and Maturity, V: Emotional Responsivity, and VI: Psychopathology. The clinical interpretation of the HIT profile was discussed and illustrated.

The holtzman inkblot technique in the assessment of organic brain damage

“…These similarities become clearer when the scores for the sample are plotted on Megargee and Velez-Dim' (6) HIT clinical profile sheet.…”

The Validity of the Holtzman Inkblot Technique: New Indices

“…The HIT was commended on its excellent reliability for a performance-based technique ( Holtzman et al, 1961 ; Gamble, 1972 ; Holtzman, 1975 ; Anastasi, 1982 ; Lilienfeld et al, 2000 ; Holtzman and Swartz, 2003 ; Darolia, 2016 ), its ability to differentiate individuals with psychopathology from healthy controls and among different psychopathologies ( Holtzman et al, 1961 ; Moseley, 1963 ; Megargee and Velez-Diaz, 1971 ; Leichsenring, 1990 , 1991 ; Darolia, 2016 ), its sensitivity to detect the developmental changes across the lifespan ( Thorpe and Swartz, 1965 , 1966 ; Swartz et al, 1967 ; Darolia, 2016 ), its maintaining a constant number of total responses to the protocols ( Lilienfeld et al, 2000 ), and for the possibility of group administration ( Darolia, 2016 ; Holtzman, 1988 ; Panek et al, 1983 ). All these features represent advantages over the Rorschach in research and clinical assessment, especially when it comes to a situation, where many subjects have to be tested (e.g., academic, job, and military selection).…”