Inkblots

Definition

Inkblots are a type of ambiguous stimuli used in personality assessment methods, such as the Rorschach inkblot test. Test-takers are asked to interpret what they see in the inkblots, which can reveal hidden aspects of their personality and thought processes.

Related terms

Projective Tests:

Personality assessment methods that involve presenting individuals with ambiguous stimuli like inkblots or pictures, allowing them to project their thoughts and feelings onto those stimuli.

Rorschach Test: A famous example of a projective test that uses inkblots to examine an individual's perceptions and emotions.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT):

Another type of projective test that uses pictures instead of inkblots, where individuals are asked to create stories based on what they see.