Perceptual Development on the Rorschach

Abstract

The Rorschach was given to 60 school children in two designs: CA and MA orthogonal (9 and 12 years) and CA = MA (for 6, 9 and 12 years). Responses were scored for Form Accuracy, Complexity, Movement, and Friedman's Developmental Level (DL) Scoring System. There were significant MA effects independent of CA on Form Accuracy, Complexity and DL, and significant CA effects on Complexity and Movement. Form Accuracy was highly correlated with the DL score and correlated with MA at a slightly higher level than DL with MA. The Complexity score provided some additional information about development. Movement decreased with age but was higher in intelligent subjects. The results suggested that the DL system does assess MA independently of CA, but this is accounted for primarily by Form Accuracy.