“…These theoretical propositions have gained support in the growing body of empirical research showing that M responses are significantly related to criterion measures assessing diverse ideational and social processes, including planning, imagination, and empathy (Mihura, Meyer, Dumitrascu, & Bombel, 2013). Studies show that M responses are associated with effective interpersonal relations and behaviors (Exner, 2003), ego strength (Greenwald, 1991), the ability to cognitively process emotions (Porcelli & Meyer, 2002; Porcelli & Mihura, 2010), creativity (Ferracuti, Cannoni, Burla, & Lazzari, 1999), and intelligence (Gallucci, 1989; Wood, Krishnamurthy, & Archer, 2003). Conversely, M responses with distorted form show significant relationship to criteria indicating distorted perceptions of others, including psychotic perceptions, and have been found to be a robust indicator of thought disorder among children and adolescents (e.g., Dao & Prevatt, 2006; Hilsenroth, Eudell-Simmons, DeFife, & Charnas, 2007; Perry, Minassian, Cadenhead, Sprock, & Braff, 2003; Smith, Baity, Knowles, & Hilsenroth, 2001).…”