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<p>Series Preface xi</p> <p><b>One Overview and History of the Rorschach Technique 1</b></p> <p>The Rorschach 3</p> <p>History of the Rorschach 7</p> <p>Test Yourself 12</p> <p><b>Two Comprehensive System Administration 15</b></p> <p>Preparing to Administer the Rorschach CS 17</p> <p>What Is Needed for a Valid Administration 22</p> <p>Administering the CS 22</p> <p>Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities and Using Interpreters 35</p> <p>Conclusion 36</p> <p>Test Yourself 36</p> <p><b>Three Comprehensive System Scoring 39</b></p> <p>Location 40</p> <p>DQ: Developmental Quality 44</p> <p>Determinants 47</p> <p>FQ: Form Quality 71</p> <p>Contents 74</p> <p>Populars 83</p> <p>Z Scores: Organizational Activity 85</p> <p>Special Scores 86</p> <p>Conclusion 98</p> <p>Test Yourself 99</p> <p><b>Four Comprehensive System Interpretation 101</b></p> <p>Controls and Stress Tolerance 107</p> <p>Situation‐Related Stress 115</p> <p>Affect 123</p> <p>Information Processing 135</p> <p>Cognitive Mediation 142</p> <p>Ideation 151</p> <p>Self‐Perception 158</p> <p>Interpersonal Perception 164</p> <p>Conclusion 168</p> <p>Test Yourself 169</p> <p><b>Five Comprehensive System Case Sample 171</b></p> <p>Background Information 171</p> <p>Administration 175</p> <p>Coding 175</p> <p>Interpretation 179</p> <p>Summary and Recommendations 182</p> <p>Test Yourself 184</p> <p><b>Six R‐PAS Administration 187</b></p> <p>Preparing to Administer R‐PAS 188</p> <p>What Is Needed for a Valid Administration 192</p> <p>Administering R‐PAS 192</p> <p>Accommodating Disabilities and Using Interpreters 204</p> <p>Conclusion 205</p> <p>Test Yourself 205</p> <p><b>Seven R‐PAS Coding 207</b></p> <p>Things to Remember Before Coding an R‐PAS Protocol 210</p> <p>Coded Response Behaviors 210</p> <p>Location Codes and Numbers 212</p> <p>Coding All Location Numbers 214</p> <p>SR and SI: Space Responses 214</p> <p>Content Codes 215</p> <p>Object Qualities 221</p> <p>2: Pairs 223</p> <p>FQ: Form Quality 224</p> <p>P: Populars 227</p> <p>Determinants 228</p> <p>Special Scores 245</p> <p>Scoring Platform 258</p> <p>Conclusion 258</p> <p>Test Yourself 258</p> <p><b>Eight R‐PAS Interpretation 261</b></p> <p>Interpretation 262</p> <p>Page 1 Variables 265</p> <p>Page 2 Variables 284</p> <p>Conclusion 296</p> <p>Test Yourself 296</p> <p><b>Nine R‐PAS Case Sample 299</b></p> <p>Background Information 299</p> <p>Administration 303</p> <p>Interpretation 308</p> <p>Summary and Recommendations 310</p> <p>Test Yourself 312</p> <p><b>Ten Comparison of the CS and R‐PAS: Strengths and Weaknesses of Both Systems 315</b></p> <p>Standardization and Norms 316</p> <p>Reliability and Validity 319</p> <p>Administration 321</p> <p>Coding (Scoring) 323</p> <p>Interpretation 324</p> <p>Comparison of the CS and R‐PAS 325</p> <p>Final Thoughts on the CS and R‐PAS 330</p> <p>Test Yourself 330</p> <p><b>Appendix Sample Computerized Score Reports 333</b></p> <p>CS: Sequence of Scores and Summary of Approach 333</p> <p>CS: Structural Summary 336</p> <p>CS: Constellations 343</p> <p>R‐PAS: Code Sequence 346</p> <p>R‐PAS: Protocol Level Counts and Calculations 348</p> <p>R‐PAS: Summary Scores and Profiles 350</p> <p>References 355</p> <p>Index 361</p> <p>About the Author 372</p>

<p><b>JESSICA R. GURLEY, P<small>H</small>D,</b> is a faculty member in the Doctor of Psychology program in Clinical Psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington D.C. She maintains a private practice, while also conducting evaluations and critiquing other mental health professionals' psychological evaluations.

<ul> <li>Complete coverage of administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting</li> <li>Expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls</li> <li>Conveniently formatted for rapid reference</li> </ul> <p><b>Leading-edge coverage of Rorschach personality assessment</b> <p><i>Essentials of Rorschach Assessment: Comprehensive System and R-PAS</i> offers practical, step-by-step guidance to clinicians administering Rorschach personality assessment, with expert discussion of administration, coding, and interpretation. Providing uniquely dual coverage of both the Comprehensive System and the R-PAS, this invaluable reference details each method in-depth before placing them side by side for direct comparison. The same case study is used for both methods to provide a clear illustration of differences and similarities, and deliberative coverage breaks down the jargon and technical language to facilitate a deeper level of understanding. <p> Like all volumes in the <i>Essentials of Psychological Assessment</i> series, this book is designed to help busy practitioners quickly acquire the knowledge they need to conduct accurate, informative assessments. Key points are highlighted throughout to allow for quick reference as needed, and coverage of the latest research provides up-to-date perspective in line with leaders in the field. Downloadable resources including sample forms, checklists, and charts assist in all phases of the assessment, and help clinicians transition cleanly between the Comprehensive System and the R-PAS. <p> The Rorschach Inkblot Test assesses unconscious perceptions, thought processes, needs, motivations, and conflicts; the Comprehensive System has a well-established track record, but new evidence shows that the more recent R-PAS method may be advantageous in some situations. <i>Essentials of Rorschach Assessment: Comprehensive System and R-PAS</i> offers practical guidance and comparative examination to quickly bring clinicians up to speed. <p><b>Other titles in the <i>Essentials of Psychological Assessment</i> series:</b> <p>Essentials of CAS2 Assessment</br> Essentials of Intellectual Disability Assessment and Identification</br> Essentials of MCMI^®-IV Assessment</br> Essentials of WISC^®-V Assessment</br> Essentials of WJ IV^® Cognitive Abilities Assessment</br> Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties</br> Essentials of Working Memory Assessment and Intervention</br> Essentials of WJ IV^® Tests of Achievement</br> Essentials of Psychological Testing, Second Edition</br>

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