| Abstract: | Compared Rorschach protocols of all inpatients since 1960 known to have committed suicide either during or subsequent to hospitalization (N = 12) with the Rorschach protocols of 12 closely matched controls. Ss in the suicide group did not differ significantly from the control group on the usual Rorschach variables, but they did have a significantly greater number of Rorschach responses that contained representations of transparencies and cross-sections. Results suggest that the presence of transparency and cross-sectional representations is a reliable indicator of suicidal intent. (41 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
