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# Rorschach Inkblot Test — AP Psych Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

The Rorschach Inkblot Test is a projective psychological test consisting of 10 inkblots printed on cards (five in black and white, five in color) designed to measure thought disorder for the purpose of identifying mental disorders.

## Related Study Guides

- [7.10 Measuring Personality](/ap-psych-revised/unit-7/measuring-personality/study-guide/ayTEEjS6nzwOdc6AgCPX)

## Review

### Related Terms

- [Psychodynamic Theory](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/psychodynamic-theory): This theory suggests that our behavior is deeply influenced by unconscious thoughts, impulses, and desires, many of which have been shaped by early childhood experiences.
- [Unconscious Mind](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/unconscious-mind): A reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories that are outside of our conscious awareness.
- [Defense Mechanisms](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/defense-mechanisms): These are unconscious psychological strategies brought into play by various entities to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.