title: Psychophysiological reactions to the response phase of the rorschach and 16PF.
abstract: In this pilot study, we investigated whether there was a differential psychophysiological response during the beginning, middle, and end of the administration of a performance-based instrument (Rorschach Inkblot Method, RIM; Exner, 2003) versus a self-report measure of personality (Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, 5th ed. [16PF]; Cattell, Cattell, & Cattell, 1993). Results indicate that adult participants (n = 15) experienced greater electrodermal activity during the administration of the RIM as compared to the 16PF. Effect sizes for the differences between the instruments were all very large (Cohen's d = 1.71 at beginning, d = 1.1 at middle, and d = .98 at end).
authors: Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, Widener University, USA.
authors: Sharon H
authors: SH
authors: Momenian-Schneider
authors: Virginia M
authors: VM
authors: Brabender
authors: Sanjay R
authors: SR
authors: Nath
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005712:Galvanic Skin Response / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011594:Psychometrics; D012392:Rorschach Test; D012649:Self Concept; D055815:Young Adult